Guy Turner appointed head of digital, WA at News

Michelle d’Almeida, News Corp Australia’s managing director WA,  has announced the appointment of Guy Turner as of head of digital WA, responsible for driving commercial innovation utilising News Corp’s digital assets in Western Australia.

“I am delighted to have Guy join our leadership team,” said d’Almeida. “He has a proven track record in driving measurable commercial innovation and his depth of experience and passion for News Corp Australia, coupled with his strong digital credentials will be a great addition to our WA business.”

Turner brings to the role a sales and marketing background gained within the media industry where he has worked for Mediacom as well as Adelaidenow and, most recently, The Advertiser – where he was the customer solutions manager.

“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to join Michelle’s team in WA and reunite with colleagues, Perth Sunday Times editor Rod Savage and sales director Jay Morris,” said Turner. “This is a particularly exciting time for News Corp Australia digitally with a new, market leading suite of commercial products such as News Connect and MBX to accompany best in breed editorial. I’m looking forward to assisting advertisers in WA realise the full benefit for their businesses with these products.”

Turner starts on November 16 and will report directly to d’Almeida.