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News International Announces New Leadership Structure
Monday 30. June 2008 - News International Ltd today announces the following changes to its management team.
Clive Milner is appointed Chief Operating Officer with accountability for all operations including, Manufacturing, Technology, Distribution, Procurement and Facilities at News International Ltd. The way content is delivered through newspapers, websites and products will be brought under Clives control.
Paul Hayes is appointed Managing Director, Commercial, leading a combined advertising operation across News International.
Mike Anderson will become Managing Director, Digital and Development and will assume responsibility for all digital functions across News International including Globrix, BrandAlley and Milkround. Mikes area will also comprise Enterprise operations.
A chief marketing officer for News International Ltd will also be appointed in due course.
James Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive, Europe and Asia, News Corporation, said: “These appointments will streamline and strengthen our management team and will bring us closer to our readers and advertisers, creating greater benefits for both. The new management structure is an essential first step in delivering the changes required to further develop our market leading titles and set the pace for the industry.”
The appointments will take effect over the next few weeks.