Cox Media Group names Brett Fennell as new chief financial officer

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Brett Fennell is joining Cox Media Group as the company's new senior vice president and chief financial officer. Fennell, who previously was vice president of financial planning and analysis at Manheim, will be based at the company's headquarters in Atlanta.

"Brett is a proven Cox leader and a perfect addition to CMG's executive team," said CMG President Bill Hoffman. "Additionally, his appointment is a great example of how Cox professionals can grow their careers across all Cox companies."

In his new role, Brett will be responsible for all financial accounting and reporting, financial planning and analysis, financial systems and finance process improvement for CMG's broadcasting, publishing and digital companies, as well as for Cox Reps and Cox Target Media.

"I've admired the strength of our media operations since joining Cox in 2002," said Fennell. "This is an extremely exciting time at Cox Media Group as we harness innovative technology to evolve our media superbrands into the digital future. I'm honored to join such a strong leadership team and help pave the future direction for our company."

While at Manheim, Fennell built and provided vision for an FP&A organization that previously did not exist in Cox Enterprises' second-largest operating division. His other Cox career highlights include assistant vice president of FP&A at Cox Enterprises, director of commercial operations at Cox Communications, and director of FP&A at Cox Communications.  Fennell also has held finance management positions in the telecommunications industry with Verizon and AirTouch.

Fennell has a Master of Business Administration from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Penn.  He succeeds Charles Odom, who was promoted recently to vice president and treasurer for Cox Enterprises.

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