Episode 122: Simon Bell, Co-Owner at Ashburton Guardian

Episode 122 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Simon Bell, Co-Owner and Project Manager at Ashburton Guardian - a local newspaper in the South Island. Simon is also an Alumni of the Leadership Development Programme. 

A generational business and an Alumni of The Icehouse alongside his father, Bruce Bell, who completed the Owner Manager Programme, in 2005, and said it was the best thing he had ever done!

This conversation with Simon unpacks; 

• His leadership journey that has led to co-ownership in a generational business
• The key challenges for media companies in 2023 and the excitement around leaning into digital, AI and innovation
• How media champions and supports local community
• His experience on the Leadership Development Programme, learning the art of courageous conversations and making key decisions
  

And more!

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at grow@theicehouse.co.nz

Check out our Podcast Series which is also on Spotify.