Byng-Thorne, will step down from her current role on 31 March but will remain available to support Steinberg over a two-month transition period, to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.

Steinberg – an experienced media executive – joins with a strong track record of innovation, scaling media groups, and creating value, and most recently was the President of Altice USA News and Advertising Division.

His resume includes CEO of DailyMail.com North America; President & COO at BuzzFeed; and Strategic Partner Development Manager at Google.

On his new position at Future, Steinberg said: “I am delighted to be joining Future. It is a business that I’ve followed closely and long admired for the way it has redefined the media playbook, marrying the best of editorial and technology. I look forward to working with the Board and the leadership team to build on the success achieved under Zillah’s tenure.”

Byng-Thorne, outgoing CEO, added: “Leading Future has been a true privilege. It is a job and a company that I have loved, working alongside incredibly talented teams focused on staying true to the evolving needs and desires of the audiences we serve. I will continue to be a firm supporter of the business and am confident that Future, under Jon’s leadership, will go from strength to strength.”

Steinberg is currently a Senior Advisor to The Raine Group, where he advises media portfolio companies on strategy and go-to-market execution, a role which he will step down from before he joins Future.