The Independent’s Chief Revenue Officer Andrew Morley has won a place on the Media Week Awards 2023 Media Leader of the Year shortlist.

It is a significant achievement to have received this recognition, with only 10 people making the list from across media. 

Finalists include leaders from media agencies (all CEOs), with just three media owners represented.

Andrew is the only CRO to be featured on the list, and is the only leader from a news brand. No individuals from TV, radio or social are included.

The Media Week Awards showcase the best of media, rewarding innovation, creativity, insight and real business impact. Its Media Leader of the Year shortlist notes how Andrew has been instrumental in helping The Independent in its online success story, despite a challenging economic climate; transforming how the news title is viewed and used by advertisers. It cites that Andrew continues to provide innovative and diverse ways in approaching news challenges each year, and has contributed to The Independent’s recognition as the largest quality and fastest growing digital news brand in both the UK and the US. As a result, The Independent is proving itself as the leader in the online market, whilst competitors are struggling to navigate ongoing digital transformation.

Vote for Media Leader of the Year here.