NEWSQUEST North East has appointed Ian Clarke as its new commercial director.
The 39-year-old, is currently circulation director of the Wolverhampton Express & Star, the UK's biggest-selling regional evening paper.
Prior to that he ran the regional advertising sales operation for United Provincial Newspapers involving morning, evening and weekly titles in Yorkshire, Lancashire and the South-East.
He began his career with his home town paper, the Belfast Telegraph and during his time with that company managed national advertising, display advertising and marketing.
David Kelly, managing director of Newsquest North-East, said: "Ian is highly regarded in the industry, and the management team are delighted that he is joining us."
Ian is married to wife Jenny and has two young sons. He takes up his new position in April.
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