TORONTO – Rogers Media president Keith Pelley is leaving the media giant this summer to become the new Commissioner and CEO of The European Tour, a global golf tour featuring 48 events in 26 countries.
During his five year tenure, Pelley (pictured) is credited with reorganizing the company’s media division; leading the push to digital across its publishing brands; launching shomi and Next Issue in Canada; launching Sportsnet magazine; and expanding the reach of the company's TV assets.
A search for Pelley's successor will begin and details on his exact departure date will be announced later. He will remain president of Rogers Media until his departure, the company confirmed.
"Keith has done a tremendous job for the company over the past five years and I'm delighted for him and his family," said president and CEO Guy Laurence, in the announcement. "He's been a key player on the NHL file and has done a terrific job of reinventing the way Canadians experience the NHL. Under his leadership, Sportsnet is on the cusp of becoming the number one sports media brand in Canada."
"Rogers is a terrific company with the best collection of media assets in the industry”, added Pelley. “Guy has a clear vision for the company and it's been exciting to be a part of it. This truly is a dream job that only comes up once in a lifetime. It was a very difficult decision.”
