Bauer Media Group has announced that joint Publishing UK Co-CEOs Helen Morris and Steve Prentice are stepping down from their roles and will leave the business on 30 June 2026.

Amrit Baidwan (pictured, left), currently General Manager, Digital Publishing UK, has been appointed CEO, UK Publishing effective from 16 June. She will report to President Publishing & CEO Publishing Germany, Ingo Klinge, and sit on the Publishing Leadership Team.

Additionally, Rob Aherne (pictured, right), currently Transformation Director Publishing, will step into a new role of COO, UK Publishing, also effective from 16 June.

Amrit joined Bauer Media Group in July 2025, bringing experience across publishing with a track record of shaping and delivering strategies for brands including Auto Express, CarWow, CarBuyer and EVO. She represents Bauer Media at the IAB UK, AOP and PPA, and mentors emerging leaders through the PPA Next Generation Board.

Rob has been at Bauer Media Group for 13 years and has held several leadership positions across Publishing. Most recently as Transformation Director Publishing, he has led major transformation programmes across publishing and is focused on addressing the impact of the rapid rise of AI on how audiences access and engage with content.

Ingo Klinge, President Publishing & CEO Publishing Germany, commented "With strong groundwork in place, together, Amrit and Rob will bring fresh perspectives and ambition to the UK Publishing business, ensuring that we are laying the right strategic foundation for our future success, with a focus on evolving our culture into one of collaboration and innovation.”