Goalhanger appoints Conrad Withey as first Chief Revenue Officer to lead next phase of growth
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Goalhanger, one of the world’s most successful podcast production companies and the largest independent network in the UK and outside the US, has appointed Conrad Withey as Chief Revenue Officer - a newly created role designed to unlock the company’s next phase of commercial growth. He joins with immediate effect.
In this role, Withey will oversee commercial strategy, lead the revenue team, and drive cross-platform expansion. Reporting to Co-Founders Tony Pastor and Jack Davenport, he will work closely with the board and senior leadership to scale advertising revenue, grow premium subscriptions, and develop new business lines spanning live events, licensing, merchandise, and more.
Withey brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of media, music and technology. He has held senior roles at Warner Music Group and Universal Pictures, and has built and scaled multiple media-tech ventures. Most recently, he co-founded Instrumental, a media-tech company using data science to discover and develop the next generation of talent in the music industry.
His arrival comes as Goalhanger enters a period of rapid growth - following record downloads, its one billionth stream, an ARIAS win for Audio Brand of the Year, and recognition as the UK’s top-ranked news podcast producer, according to the Reuters Institute. The network now delivers over 60 million downloads and long-form views each month across a slate of hit shows, including The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Politics, Empire, The Rest Is Entertainment, and We Have Ways of Making You Talk, among others.
Co-Founders Tony Pastor and Jack Davenport said: “Conrad joins at a pivotal moment, as we push beyond audio and into a much broader cross-platform business. His rare blend of commercial acumen, creative instinct, and leadership experience makes him the ideal partner to scale Goalhanger’s IP, grow our partnerships, and expand internationally. With Conrad on board, we’re excited to write the next chapter in our story.”
Conrad Withey added: “Goalhanger is a rocket ship, with shows people trust, talent audiences love, and stories that cut through. It’s a privilege to join a team that blends creative excellence with real commercial ambition. This role brings together everything I care about: talent, IP, storytelling, and smart monetisation. I’ll be focused on building standout partnerships, expanding premium member experiences, and unlocking new revenue across every platform. If you’re a brand, agency, or platform keen to explore what’s possible, or a fan who wants to collaborate, let’s talk.”
About Goalhanger
Goalhanger is the home of curiosity - a new-generation cultural media brand built for people who want to make sense of the world and have fun doing it. We’re one of the fastest-growing media and production companies globally, creating chart-topping, story-first shows across history, politics, sport, business, entertainment, current affairs and audio drama. Our titles include The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Politics, Empire, The Rest Is Entertainment, The Rest Is Politics: US, Leading, The Rest Is Money, Journey Through Time, Doing It Anyway, The Rest Is Football, Sherlock & Co., The Rest Is Classified, The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness, The Book Club, Bear Hunt, The Rest Is Science, and We Have Ways of Making You Talk. In 2025 alone, our programmes were streamed over 750 million times. But Goalhanger is more than a podcast network. We produce long-form, conversation-led digital media across video, live events, memberships and audio, reaching tens of millions each month and building communities - not just audiences. Everything we make is rooted in trust, talent and curiosity, reflecting our purpose and values. We’re shaping a world that’s switched on, not tuned out - one great conversation at a time. Read more: https://www.goalhanger.com
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