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Trinity Mirror hires two senior executives

Tuesday 04. June 2013 - Trinity Mirror hires two senior executives to develop and grow Sunday brands and accelerate the Company's strategic transformation plan

Trinity Mirror plc today announces the appointment of Sue Douglas as Publishing Director and Rupert Howell as Chairman of Sunday Brands Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity Mirror plc, with responsibility for The Sunday People, The Sunday Mail (Scotland), Wales on Sunday, The Sunday Sun (Newcastle) and The Sunday Mercury (Birmingham).
In addition, Rupert Howell is appointed Group Transformation Director reporting to the Chief Executive. In this role Rupert will work with the team on implementing and accelerating the Company’s strategic transformation plan.
Simon Fox, CEO of Trinity Mirror, said: “We have got to know Sue and Rupert well over the last few months and are really delighted that they have agreed to join us. Ours is a talent and content business, so to attract talent of this calibre is a real coup.”
Sue Douglas said: “I’ve spent the last two years pursuing a dream to revitalise this part of the media market, so I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to lead the re-vamp of the Sunday People under James Scott’s editorship, as well as develop the other Sunday titles. This is a chance to put energy, fun and great journalism into what will become a seven-day digital, one-day print operation.”
Rupert Howell said: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to continue working with Sue, and to work with Simon and Mark Hollinshead (COO) to drive Trinity Mirror forward. The Group faces a number of challenges in common with the rest of the sector, but is blessed with a fantastic stable of titles across the UK and the determination to pursue its clear strategy to transform its fortunes and build a dynamic and growing media business.”