Long-serving Seven exec Adam Elliott quits

Seven West Media’s network director of sales Adam Elliott has quit his job to run his own business

Seven West Media’s Adam Elliott. Picture: Britta Campion

Seven West Media’s network director of sales Adam Elliott has quit his job to run his own business as another long-serving executive leaves the Kerry Stokes-controlled television business.

Mr Elliott will leave the company in May after 21 years with the business, Seven confirmed in a statement, replaced by Natalie Harvey, currently Sydney sales director.

Seven’s chief revenue officer Kurt Burnette said last night: “For some time now Adam has talked about his ambition of running his own business, and now is the time for him to pursue that dream.”

Mr Elliott has held several senior roles at Seven and is well regarded by media buyers and advertisers. He has sold advertising and sponsorship deals for some of the world’s biggest sporting events including the Beijing and Rio Olympics as well as the recent Winter Olympics, the Australian Open and the AFL.

The move comes after the recent departures of director of corporate affairs Simon Francis, director of production Brad Lyons and group chief of corporate and regulatory affairs Bridget Fair.

Seven chief executive Tim Worner said: “Adam’s results over so many seasons speak for themselves, and will be his legacy to Seven. He has been a spiritual leader, and by that I mean he has been the keeper and nurturer of the best team spirit in the business”.

Mr Elliott, who did not provide details on his plans, said: “Half of my life has been working at this great organisation. A time which has been a journey full of learning, challenges and exciting opportunities”.