Saga Communications has promoted John Hakim to General Manager of its Charleston SC operations.

Hakim has served as Director of Sales for the cluster for the past five years after previously holding roles for Cox Media Group Jacksonville. He will succeed Paul O’Malley following his rise to SVP/Revenue Development for Saga. O’Malley will continue to support
revenue initiatives across the company while helping ensure a seamless leadership
transition in Charleston.

O’Malley commented, “John has earned the trust and respect of our of our world-class team through his leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our clients and colleagues. Over the past five years, he has demonstrated the vision, work ethic, and ability to inspire others that define outstanding leaders. I can think of no better person to lead Charleston Media Solutions, and I am excited to see the team continue to flourish under his leadership.”

Saga COO Wayne Leland followed, “John’s appointment reflects Saga’s commitment to developing exceptional leaders from within our organization. He understands our culture, our communities, and the evolving needs of our clients. John has played a significant role in Charleston’s success, and we are confident his leadership will position the operation for continued growth and innovation.”