Barclay Nettlefold
New ZealandexecutiveMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Barclay Nettlefold is the chair of QMS and MediaWorks, who recently announced a strategic acquisition that expands QMS' presence in the New Zealand market and enhances the combined company's capabilities in outdoor and radio advertising.
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MediaWorks chairman Barclay Nettlefold earlier told Media Insider that he expected a sale to be confirmed by the end of September.
Media Insider: MediaWorks sold to Australian audio firm Sports Entertainment Group for $130 millionNew Zealand· 2026-08-12
Barclay Nettlefold is the chairman of MediaWorks and commented on the sale process.
Media Insider: Stuff fails in bid to acquire MediaWorks radio firm; Lachlan Murdoch’s company in line - reportNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Barclay Nettlefold is the chair of MediaWorks and has been involved in discussions regarding its potential sale.
Media Insider: MediaWorks radio stations primed for sale; Radio boss working from home after complaint; Top all-female podcast loses a voiceNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Barclay Nettlefold said today the separation of the New Zealand business was positive and talked up radio’s performance.
Media Insider: MediaWorks to split up - QMS outdoor advertising team to report directly to Australia; radio arm may be primed for saleNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Barclay Nettlefold is the chairman of MediaWorks and QMS who commented on the significance of the new deal.
Media Insider: MediaWorks wins massive AT outdoor advertising contracts, valued in hundreds of millions of dollarsNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
MediaWorks chairman Barclay Nettlefold said: 'FY24 was a year of consolidation and confidence-building for MediaWorks.'
Media Insider: MediaWorks posts $16.2m after-tax loss; growth in revenue, Ebitda - ‘positive momentum’ for 2025New Zealand· 2025-05-30
Barclay Nettlefold, MediaWorks chair, stated that there were no plans to sell the radio division after the QMS acquisition.
Media Insider: Should reality TV shows such as The Block NZ and Married at First Sight NZ receive Government rebate support? Media executive shake-ups at Stuff, TVNZ, NZME and Sky TV; TV star’s new podcastNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Barclay Nettlefold is the chair of QMS and discussed the expansion of QMS' scale in the New Zealand market.
Media Insider: MediaWorks’ majority shareholder QMS acquires Oaktree Capital’s 45% stake – what it means for the radio and outdoor advertising media industryNew Zealand· 2025-04-06
