Source Interlink names new CEO

BONITA SPRINGS — Source Interlink Media, the publisher of Motor Trend and other specialty magazines, named Scott Dickey as its CEO.

Michael Sullivan, who previously held the position, will focus on the distribution side of the business as CEO of Source Distribution, the company says in a statement.

Dickey previously served as CEO of Competitor Group, a company that staged events such as Rock 'n' Roll marathon series and publishes magazines for runners, cyclists and triathletes. Before joining the Competitor Group in 2008, Dickey was president of Transworld Media, a former division of Time Inc., where he led the company's multimedia expansion. Dickey oversaw both businesses until they were sold.

“I am honored and excited to join the team at Source Interlink Media to help transform the company during its next stage of innovation and development,” says Dickey, in a statement. “[The company] has a stable of venerable brands, each of which is ripe for expansion into new markets.”

Source Interlink publishes 75 specialty magazines such as Motor Trend, Hot Rod and Surfer. It also runs 100 websites, produces television and radio programs and hosts more than 50 events related to its enthusiasts publications.

You can read a story about the company in the Business Observer here.