Luca Catalano and his brother Jordan have been appointed as directors of the company overseeing Australian Community Media [1].
The leadership transition comes at a volatile moment for the regional media group, as the brothers assume control of a vast network of local news outlets following a family crisis.
Luca Catalano, 25 [1], and Jordan Catalano now lead the organization after their father stepped down from the company [1]. The elder Catalano's departure follows allegations of domestic violence [1].
Australian Community Media operates as a regional media empire with a presence across Australia [1]. The appointment of the two brothers as directors ensures the family maintains its grip on the entity's governance, a move that stabilizes the corporate structure while the former leader exits the public eye.
The transition occurs as the company navigates the complexities of regional journalism and the internal fallout from the allegations against the previous head [1]. The company has not released further details regarding the specific terms of the leadership handover beyond the appointment of the sons as directors [1].
“Luca and Jordan Catalano appointed as directors after their father stepped down.”
This succession marks a rapid shift in power within one of Australia's largest regional media networks. By installing the next generation of the Catalano family, the company is attempting to maintain continuity of ownership and control despite the reputational damage caused by domestic-violence allegations against the former leader.
