Stephen Wright – Global CEO

Stephen was appointed Global CEO in February 2012. Stephen has been with NRS Media for over five years, working with companies all across the U.S. and South America leveraging his background in business consulting, sales training and media market management.

Stephen joined NRS Media in 2004 and successfully created the print division of the US business before heading the Sales Operations Division. He was promoted to the position of President of NRS Media US and Latin America in 2009 – NRS Media’s largest franchise – and has consistently delivered sustainable, profitable growth.

Prior to NRS Media, Stephen worked internationally in business consulting and held pivotal roles in the media industry in sales strategy and management.

Russel King – CFO

Russel was appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2011, following 7 years as Head of Finance for our European office. He was instrumental in the expansion of the business, and was heavily involved in setting up operations across continental Europe. Russel was also an integral part of the team that successfully managed the business through the Global Financial Crisis.

Russel has a background in freight and logistics as well as telecommunications and media, specialising in SMEs and family-owned businesses.

Russel has a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Accounting Science and is ACCA qualified.

Doug Gold

Doug is a founding partner of NRS Media, alongside Brian Duffy, and has served as a Director since 1991 and was Chairman until Brian Duffy took the reins in 2004.

Doug’s media career spans over 40 years, of which around 30 years were in radio management and ownership. He started his radio career in New Zealand, where he owned and managed a number of successful radio stations.

Since he sold out of his radio interests, he has been an investor in a number of different companies of which NRS Media is one. His media background and his belief in NRS Media’s growth potential saw him increase his investment in the company some years ago.

He strongly believes that the key to success in business is to build a strong management team and give them the freedom and flexibility to make the best use of their talents to deliver the best possible results.

He has now largely retired from active business life and focuses primarily on passive investments.

Mike Brunel

Mike began his career in broadcasting over 25 years ago, working on a brand new start-up radio station in the small town of Napier, New Zealand.

Mike subsequently held various Sales Director roles in New Zealand, where he made his mark running extremely successful and innovative campaigns and was awarded the prestigious Mobil Radio Award for Excellence in Sales Promotion.

In 1992, Doug Gold and Brian Duffy approached Mike to take over NRS New Zealand. Mike was instrumental in establishing our presence in the North American market in 1995 and in the inception of the image plus™ program. He also developed some of the original training manuals, which now stand as best practice internationally.

Mike is passionate about all media, his country and NRS Media. He believes in the power of the idea that all you need is confidence and any idea can come true.

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Craig Thompson

Craig has 25 years experience in media commerce, having been a director of television, print and radio companies. Craig also has experience as a director of companies associated with manufacturing, brand marketing, retailing, insurance, finance, retirement housing, and e-commerce.

Craig’s early career included a period as an executive of an investment company, where he was first exposed to the media industry. After joining NRS Media in 2006, he was appointed Chairman in 2007, and acquired an investment in the company. Craig’s main contribution to NRS Media is the breadth of his commercial experience, specifically bringing skills in planning, optimal business practices, and legal and financial analysis.

Lance Dias (PNIA, FCIS)

Lance has joined the Non-Executive Directors from the position of Global CEO, which he held until the appointment of Stephen Wright in January 2012. Lance has significant experience with NRS Media, having also held the role of CFO upon joining the business in 1996, until 2011. He has played a key role in the development and expansion of NRS Media. He was responsible for establishing the appropriate corporate structure and systems to support the ongoing rapid growth of the business.

Prior to joining NRS Media, Lance held various senior financial and managerial positions within the pharmaceutical industry including General Manager of Pfizer Animal Health, New Zealand and Finance and Administration Director of Smithkline Beecham Animal Health, Australia.