Kildare woman appointed as Dublin Gazette's new MD
Catherine Madden is appointed as new Managing Director of the Dublin Gazette
Castledermot's Catherine Madden had been made the new Managing Director of the Dublin Gazette newspaper.
The founder and CEO of the Dublin Gazette, Michael McGovern officially retired.
The company’s future leadership is now in the capable hands of Catherine Madden, who brings nearly 30 years of experience in the media industry, having held senior roles in , and .
During her time with Hot Press from 2016-2023, Catherine headed many different projects, including partnering with Kildare County Council on the Brigid Festival.
She joined the in April 2024 with the clear goal of transitioning into leadership.
Her understanding of the media landscape position her perfectly to lead the publication into its next chapter. Speaking to Catherine about the role and goals for the future, she said: “It's been so well received, both by clients, the advertising agencies and PR agencies. It's been great and the team are delighted.
"The biggest kind of change that I want to make is to make the website more engaging, and to try increase our social media following. It’s an honour to take on this role and continue Michael's legacy. I’m excited to explore new opportunities in the digital space while staying true to the values that have made this publication special."
