Murdoch MacLennan Appointed PA Group Chairman
LONDON, March 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Group, owner of the Press Association, has announced that Murdoch MacLennan is to become Non-Executive Chairman of PA Group's board of directors. Murdoch will take up his new position on the board on 19 March 2010.
He succeeds Tim Bowdler, who is stepping down, as planned, after overseeing the succession of Clive Marshall as PA Group's new Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Paul Potts. The board thanks Tim for his contribution to PA Group, both as a Director since 2001 and latterly as Chairman.
Murdoch is Chief Executive of the Telegraph Media Group, a position he has held since October 2004. Prior to this he was Group Managing Director of Associated Newspapers, following a number of senior positions at the Mirror Group, Express Newspapers, the Scottish Daily Record and the Sunday Mail. From 2005-2007 he was Chairman of the Newspaper Publishers Association.
Murdoch previously held a position on the PA Group board from 1998 to 2004. During this time he worked with recently appointed PA Group Chief Executive Clive Marshall, who also sat on the board from 2000 to 2001.
Commenting on his appointment, Murdoch MacLennan said: "It is a real honour to be appointed Chairman of PA Group. It is a fascinating time to be involved in the industry and, with Clive now at the helm, it is an exciting moment in the Press Association's history. I very much look forward to working with Clive and the team in my new role. I would like to thank Tim Bowdler for being such an excellent steward, and guiding PA Group through a crucial transitional period."
Clive Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, PA Group, commented: "I am delighted that Murdoch has agreed to take on the role of PA Group Chairman. Having worked with Murdoch previously, I know that his insight and experience will be invaluable to the group and I look forward to working together as we shape the future of the Press Association's businesses."
Tim Bowdler said: "I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to play a part in the continued development of PA Group. It is a great organisation and I wish Murdoch, Clive and his team every success."
About PA Group
PA Group owns the Press Association, the UK's trusted source of compelling multimedia content.
For over 140 years, the Press Association's network of journalists has been gathering news and information for the media. Today the company supplies everything from breaking news and showbiz interviews to real-time sports results and the weather forecast.
The Press Association is now a digital business, with the ability to supply tailored text, pictures and video for use on any platform.
Other PA Group companies include international weather forecasting business MeteoGroup and CNW Group, Canada's leading news distribution company.
PA Group Limited is a private company with 27 shareholders, including Associated Newspaper Holdings Limited, News International plc, Trinity Mirror plc and United Business Media plc.
For more information visit http://www.pressassociation.com
SOURCE The Press Association
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