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Friday, 26 September 2008

Manchester Evening News publisher, GMG Regional Media has announced the appointment of David Sharrock as chief operating officer.

Sharrock

Sharrock is currently the group’s chief financial officer. He will report to GMG Regional Media chief executive Mark Dodson.

The changes follow the announcement of the departure of MEN Media’s managing director Mark Rix who leaves in January to become CEO of Catchpole Communications, the Dubai newspaper company part-owned by DMGT.

Management changes at GMG Regional Media

Ruth Spratt

Other changes include Ruth Spratt, who will be Rix's replacement as managing director of MEN Media, moving from her role as digital and broadcast director. Spratt has been at the group since graduating from Liverpool University and was Channel m's station director in 2005.

Alex Davies will look to develop the company’s digital platforms as chief information officer for GMG Regional Media.

And Paul O’Halloran will become managing director of S&B Media which looks after the company’s southern portfolio.

"I am really pleased that we have been able to continue to develop the best talent in our business and these latest appointments are testament to the effectiveness of our succession strategy here at MEN Media," said CEO of GMG Regional Media, Mark Dodson.

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