The regional sales director for Reach plc titles including the Liverpool Echo and Manchester Evening News has announced he is to step down.
Since July, Tom Harte has been charged with rebuilding a new commercial region for the national publisher, as well as leading a new team and a changed portfolio.
That has involved fusing the North West, Manchester and West Yorkshire geographies, setting the foundations to "create success for the region in future".
Mr Harte, who took on the role of Regional Sales Director for North & North West region during the firm's restructure back in July, said: "I think it's been outstanding what the regional commercial teams have achieved in 2020, including changing the whole approach and structure whilst also driving momentum forward.
"For me personally, I feel the North North West is now at a place that someone else needs to take the lead to help this fantastic region and its brilliant people to the next level to optimise the opportunities.
"To that end, I have chosen to stand down to pursue other goals."
The search for Mr Harte's successor has begun.
Commercial Director for Reach Regionals, Sarah Pullen, added: "I want to personally thank Tom for his contribution to the business and for his support to me and the wider management team.
"I wish him all the very best in the future."
