UK: Guardian group appoints technology directors

Posted by Jean Yves Chainon on November 16, 2007 at 2:28 PM

As jobs around the newsroom and media organizations continue to evolve, typically in the direction of more IT, Guardian News & Media (GNM) has appointed two senior technology directors to oversee its transformation into a 24/7 digital media business.

Andy Beale, currently deputy IT director for GNM, will become technology director for architecture and services.

Mike Bracken, currently a director at IT firm Wavex Technology, will become technology director for “development with responsibility for software and product development, web services and applications, and developing relationships with key partners,” reported journalism.co.uk.

"Technology is critical to GNM's editorial and commercial future," said Derek Gannon, GNM chief operating officer.

Both new technology directors will be implementing technology-related strategies in preparation for GNM’s planned move into new headquarters next year.

Source: journalism.co.uk through IFRA Executive News Service