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ESI Media announces new roles

As part of the continuing development of the Evening Standard, Independent, i, London Live and digital titles, the company has announced a number of new appointments.

Chris Blackhurst is appointed Multi-Media Head of Business for all ESI Media titles and platforms.

James Ashton, who as Head of Business led the creation of the company’s integrated Business department, moves to a new role. James becomes Executive Editor and will work closely with the editors of all titles, writing commentaries and carrying out interviews on a wide range of subjects across all publications.

On i, Andy Webster is appointed Deputy Editor. Fran Yeoman is appointed Assistant Editor (News).

On the Independent titles, Neil Robinson is appointed Night Editor. Martyn Kent is made Assistant Production Editor, and Matt Tench and Emma Hutchings join the production team.

Nicky Trup joins as Group Deputy Head of Travel and Chloe Hamilton moves to the Group Travel desk as writer and editorial assistant.

Elizabeth Kirkwood joins as Group readers liaison assistant working with Will Gore.