Vitesse Media Plc (AIM: VIS), the publishing, events and multimedia company, today announces the appointment of Nicola Jane Baker, Head of Events and Marketing, to the Company's Board. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Niki, 41, joined Vitesse Media in 2006 as Head of the Group's expanding Events Division. She is a successful, experienced events professional with over 20 years' proven track record with the events industry. Prior to joining Vitesse Media, she worked her way up to Group Show Director for DMG World Media on events such as the Daily Mail Ski and Snowboard Show and the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show, which was visited by half a million people.
The Board is also pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Copeland, Vitesse Media's Editorial Director, to Editorial and Operations Director. Leslie manages Vitesse Media's 20-strong editorial and design team in both London and Birmingham. He has responsibility for the delivery of all of Vitesse Media's high-quality products across all platforms – online, events and print. He is also involved in product development and has been with the Company since 1997. Leslie is, of course, an award-winning journalist in his own right.
Commenting on the appointments, Sara Williams, Chairman of Vitesse Media Plc, said:
'We are delighted to have attracted someone of Niki's calibre. Her proven track record and wealth of experience in events and marketing will be invaluable to the Group. I am also delighted to recognise the significant contribution Leslie has made to the Group over the past decade and am confident that he will make a substantial contribution to the Group as its Editorial and Operations Director.
'These are exciting times for the Group and these appointments will help us to achieve our ambitions as we enter our next growth phase.'
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