Seven West news boss Craig McPherson steps down, replacement announced as Anthony De Ceglie

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Seven West Media’s director of news and public affairs Craig McPherson has stepped down from his role with the national broadcaster.

The veteran news head did not give a reason for his departure, but said he had been considering the decision “for a while”.

“I believe now is a good time for all to have a fresh start,” he said in a statement issued on Monday.

“I’ll be taking a long break to spend time with all my family and wish everyone at the network continued success.”

Editor-in-chief of The West Australian, The Sunday Times, and PerthNow, Anthony De Ceglie will take over the role.

Mr De Ceglie has been with Seven West Media for five years and also oversees the companies suburban, regional and digital newspapers.

In his farewell, Mr McPherson thanked the “hundreds of staff who represent the 7News brand across Australia and the globe”.

“You bring it all to our viewers’ homes every day and night,” he said.

“To the phenomenal news directors in every market and the leaders of Sunrise, The Morning Show and our digital team.

“You are central to why we have been and remain Australia’s number 1 news for the past nine years,” he continued.

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