NEW YORK: Les Goodstein, President and COO of the Daily News of New York, has joined News Corporation as Senior Vice President. Goodstein, a 28-year veteran of the News, will be responsible for new business development, News Corporation, and serve as an advisor to the New York Post and other News Corporation divisions.
He will report to Paul Carlucci, Chairman and CEO of News America Marketing, and publisher of The New York Post. The appointment is effective January 3, 2006.
In making the announcement, Carlucci said, "Les has enjoyed an extraordinary career in the newspaper business. Not only is he a superb businessman and manager, but his marketing and promotional abilities have stood out above the rest in a very tough New York media market -- the most competitive in the world. I am absolutely delighted that he will be working with me and the rest of our management team to maximize our visibility here in New York, on the Internet, and in other platforms of strategic interest to the Post, News America and News Corporation."
Goodstein, 54, served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the News since January 2000. He joined the paper in 1977 and moved up through the advertising sales ranks, holding a series of increasing leadership positions, including Executive Vice President/Associate Publisher, where he oversaw all advertising and circulation initiatives. He ultimately was responsible for running most operations at the newspaper.
Goodstein, a native New Yorker, lives in Manhattan with his son, Steven.
