A leadership reshuffle has been confirmed at News Media Holding, with the appointment of new general managers for the Life, Mash, and Mash Regions publications. The announcement was received by socialbites.ca and outlines the changes aimed at boosting the performance of these assets and the holding company as a whole. All decisions were presented as strategic moves to unlock potential among employees who have already delivered strong results within the organization.
Denis Arapov will lead Life as its general director. Arapov previously headed the information policy department in the Tomsk region administration before joining the holding. Nadezhda Gladchenko, who has been Mash’s deputy editor-in-chief, is named general director of Mash. Ivan Obydenkov, who previously served as Mash Regions’ general director, transitions to the role of general director of Mash Regions, bringing extensive experience from his prior leadership posts.
Speaking about the changes, a representative noted that the appointments are designed to strengthen leadership across Life, Mash and Mash Regions, enabling the assets to reach higher levels of performance while empowering accomplished employees to take on broader responsibilities. The remarks emphasized a commitment to internal mobility as a means to accelerate growth and ensure the long-term success of the group.
News Media Holding, established in 2001, oversees a diverse portfolio that includes Life, Mash, Shot, and Super publications, the authors’ program “Alena, damn!”, the Gigarama laboratory, the Life newspaper, the Five Public communication solutions agency, and the media AChBD. This expanded ecosystem supports digital and print initiatives, community engagement, and strategic communications across multiple channels. [Source: News Media Holding press release]
Maxim Iksanov commented on the broader impact of the group’s work, noting that the media arm plays a critical role in supporting and developing small and medium-sized businesses in Russia. He added that the company’s efforts help strengthen international relations and address strategic challenges faced by clients and partners. The leadership reshuffle is framed as a step to reinforce these ongoing initiatives and to align the organization’s capabilities with evolving market needs. [Source: Company statements, internal communications]
Previously, the organization highlighted several frequently discussed topics during SPIEF coverage, noting that the media and social networks continue to shape public discourse around the event and related business developments. The current leadership updates are part of a broader effort to maintain momentum and visibility across the firm’s communications ecosystem. [Source: SPIEF coverage notes]