We are pleased to announce that Max Alexander will be joining Trinity Mirror plc as Managing Director of New Ventures and Strategy.
Max will take up his position on 22nd October as he joins Trinity Mirror from Thomson Directories, where he has been CEO since 2006.
The new role of MD of New Ventures and Strategy has been created to accelerate the development of Trinity Mirror as a multiplatform media business.
Max's responsibilities will include identifying, analysing and recommending appropriate opportunities, both via acquisition and launch, which will best drive growth and shareholder value. In addition Max will assume overall line management responsibility for the Group's acquired digital recruitment businesses with Andy Baker, Director of Digital Recruitment reporting to Max.
Chief Executive of Trinity Mirror, Sly Bailey, said: "We are delighted to welcome Max as our new MD of New Ventures and Strategy. This will be a key position within the organisation which will help drive transformational change.
"Max will work closely with the senior management team across the Group as we seek to identify new opportunities across audiences and markets. He will play a pivotal role as we continue to build a multiplatform media business and we look forward to working with him as we drive through our digital growth."
Max Alexander said: "It is a privilege to be appointed Trinity Mirror's new MD of New Ventures and Strategy at this exciting time for the organisation.
"The digital revolution represents a huge challenge for media groups but also offers a wealth of opportunities. Trinity Mirror has been amongst the first to grasp these opportunities and the creation of this new role is a clear statement of intent."
Max will report directly to the Chief Executive and will sit on the Executive Committee.
He has previously worked for Carphone Warehouse where he was Managing Director of CPW Telecoms, News Corp and McKinsey.
