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Clear Channel Outdoor promotes Scott Wells to CEO

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January 4, 2022

Scott Wells has been named CEO and a member of the board of directors for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, an outdoor advertising company, according to a company press release.

Since 2015, Wells has served as CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas, a business segment within the company.

Wells

"I'm honored and thrilled to begin my next chapter as CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings. I am excited about our accelerating momentum and the new growth and market opportunities we are pursuing across our platform," Wells said in the release. "Thanks to the leadership and strategic guidance from William and the dedication of our global team, we are making this transition from a position of strength. I look forward to working with our talented team to build on our strong foundation and further strengthen our relationships with customers."

William Eccleshare has transitioned to the role of executive vice chairman of the board. The appointments were announced concurrent with the company's 2021 second quarter earnings announcement and have been planned as part of the board's ongoing succession planning process.

"Since I joined CCOH 12 years ago, I have been continuously inspired by the talent, performance and dedication of my colleagues across the globe and all that we have achieved together, particularly during the recent challenging times," Eccleshare said in the release. "Scott has deep knowledge of our business and has led our Americas business division to success over the past seven years. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings could not be in better hands for the future, and I look forward to our continued partnership and collaboration."

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has a portfolio of more than 500,000 print and digital displays in 26 countries. The company has more than 17,000 digital displays in international markets, including more than 1,500 digital billboards, in the U.S. The company comprises two business segments, Americas and Europe.