Steve Prentice

Steve Prentice was promoted to joint Publishing UK co-CEO at Bauer Media Group in 2024, where he shares leadership responsibilities with Helen Morris. In this co-CEO role, Prentice has overall responsibility for operations including advertising, sales management, and print production. Together with Morris, Prentice has helped Bauer's UK Publishing navigate changing market conditions by establishing new operating processes for editorial teams while positioning the business for sustainable long-term success.

Prentice brings 20 years of cross-platform media experience, leading and developing both digital and print businesses. Before rejoining Bauer, he worked at TI Media/Future Publishing as Managing Director of Country Life and Cycling Weekly for four years, and previously founded content marketing company High Line. Prior to that, he worked in several roles at Emap Consumer Media and earlier iterations of Bauer Media, most recently as Managing Director of the company's Sports portfolio between 2008-2013.

Career History

• Joint Publishing UK co-CEO, Bauer Media Group (2024–present)
• Group Managing Director for Special Interest and Puzzles, Bauer Media Group (June 2021–2024)
• Independent Media Specialist, Self-employed (2020–2021)
• Managing Director of Country Life and Cycling Weekly, TI Media/Future Publishing (2016–2020)
• Founder and Owner, High Line content marketing company (2013–2016)
• Managing Director, Sport & Women's Specialist Portfolio, Bauer Media Group (2008–2013)

What Steve Prentice could bring to his co-CEO role at Bauer Media Group: Drawing on 20+ years navigating cross-platform publishing transformation, Prentice brings operational discipline and strategic agility—essential for managing print legacy businesses during digital disruption. His track record of successfully repositioning specialty brands (golf, cycling, country lifestyle) under Future Publishing demonstrates capability to identify audience value in fragmented markets. As co-CEO, his operations focus complements editorial leadership, positioning Bauer to optimize margins while maintaining quality across its portfolio of titles including Grazia, Empire, and MOJO.