Ed Harrison

CEO specializing in tech companies, software development, digital media, and B2B events

Ed Harrison is the Chief Executive Officer of FST Media, a position he has held since September 2023. He is based in the Greater Sydney Area and is recognized for his extensive experience in technology and media, specializing in modernization and growth strategies within disrupted companies. Harrison has over a decade of experience leading large engineering teams and developing software-driven solutions in sectors such as media, marketing, and communications. His prior roles include CEO of Isentia and Yahoo7, where he successfully navigated significant transformations and restructurings.1 3 4

At FST Media, he leads a B2B events company focused on emerging technology and digital innovation, producing large-scale conferences and summits. The company is owned by private equity firm Redwood North and aims to stay at the forefront of technology trends and professional challenges in the ICT sector.2 5

Highlights

Jul 29 · mumbrella.com.au

Ed Harrison departs Isentia less than a year after Access ...

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at FST Media (September 2023 - Present)

Director at Malferna Consulting (September 2018 - Present), Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Isentia (August 2018 - August 2022), Chief Executive Officer at Yahoo7 (April 2014 - July 2018), Non Executive Director and Chair at IAB Australia (June 2010 - May 2018), Group Commercial Director at Fairfax Media (May 2011 - March 2014), Commercial Director, Fairfax Digital at Fairfax Media (January 2009 - April 2011), General Manager at JCDecaux (March 2001 - December 2008), Non Executive Director at Outdoor Media Association (2002 - 2004), Sales Manager at TDI Advertising (CBS Outdoor) (1998 - 2001), Account Executive at IPC Magazines (Time Inc) (1994 - 1998)

Education

GAICD at Australian Institute of Company Directors (2011), MBA (Executive) at Australian Graduate School of Management (2004 - 2008), Economic and Political Development at University of Exeter (1991 - 1994)