Deirdre Veldon steps down as managing director of The Irish Times Group

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 - 15:00

The managing director of The Irish Times Group, Deirdre Veldon is stepping down from her role.

She will continue to work with the Group on regulatory and media industry issues, including finding ways for the publishing industry to respond to the challenges of AI, building on her extensive knowledge and experience. She will also pursue other professional opportunities.

Since her appointment in 2022, Ms Veldon has overseen the Group’s return to profitability and significant growth in digital subscriptions; a major digital transformation programme; the acquisitions of death notice website RIP.ie, the Gloss magazine and the sale of radio assets.

Chair of The Irish Times, Shay Garvey said: “Deirdre has been a driving force in our business and editorial success over the last three decades. Her leadership, creativity, and unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence and the future of the publishing industry have left an indelible mark on our organisation. We are immensely grateful for her vision and dedication.”

Ms Veldon said: “It has been a great privilege to have worked for a media outlet that has been at the forefront of change in the industry in Ireland, while continuing to uphold the highest journalistic standards. Publishers are facing unprecedented challenges and our future will depend on our ability to adapt and navigate those challenges to ensure journalism continues to play a vital role in our democracies.”

Prior to taking up the role of Group Managing Director, Ms Veldon served as Deputy Editor for five years and she has held a variety of senior editorial digital and print roles in her 30-year career at the organisation.

In the interim period before the appointment of a new Group Managing Director, the Board has appointed the Chief Finance Officer Michael Sheehan to fulfil the role of Group Managing Director.

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