15/09/10 – Future, the special-interest media group, today announces that Simon Wear has decided to step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer for its UK business, with immediate effect.
Simon has spent 18 years with Future and is expected to spend some time with his family, before pursuing other career opportunities.
Stevie Spring, Chief Executive for Future plc said:
“Simon has been a great asset to Future and we’re very sorry to see him go. I completely understand that after many years with the company, he’s decided that he wishes to take on new challenges. We wish him the very best for the future.”
Simon Wear, Chief Operating Officer for Future UK said:
“After much soul searching I have decided to leave this amazing company. Having spent pretty much my whole adult life at Future I just feel the need to take a break and do something new. I intend to spend some time riding my bike and being with my family before I explore some new and different opportunities. I have loved every minute of my time at Future. The talent is seemingly endless and the people are fabulous. I am truly proud to have played a part in such a wonderful company.”
ENDS
Future
Stevie Spring, Group Chief Executive Tel: 020 7042 4007
Vicky Bacon, Head of Group Communications Tel: 020 7042 4033
About Future
Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong market positions in games, film, music, technology, cycling, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines include T3, Total Film, Digital Camera, Fast Car, Classic Rock, Guitar World, Official Xbox Magazine, Official PlayStation Magazine, Nintendo Power, Maximum PC and MacLife. Our websites include gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com, techradar.com, photoradar.com and musicradar.com. Future sells more than three million magazines each month; we attract more than 20 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 27 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts. In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of monthly magazines.
