Robert Marr (pictured) is currently Chief Operating Officer of William Reed Business Media.
Jonathan Mills, Metropolis’ Chairman, said: “I am delighted to welcome Robert to Metropolis. We intend to accelerate our acquisitions programme and are actively seeking attractive opportunities both in publishing and in other unrelated sectors. This represents a development in our strategy which broadens our opportunities. Robert’s extensive acquisition and development experience will help us to pursue that strategy as effectively as possible. Our group has grown significantly over the last decade and now is a logical time to split my role between the Chairman and Chief Executive functions. In my role as Chairman I look forward to working with Robert to continue the expansion of the group”.
Robert added: “Metropolis has a successful record of acquisition-led growth and the broadening of that strategy will open up further opportunities. I am looking forward to joining Metropolis and working with the experienced management team to drive forward growth into new areas.”
Robert Marr’s start date with Metropolis is to be confirmed, but is expected to be before December.
Metropolis International was established in 1994 and specialises in consumer, business and travel publishing alongside websites, awards, events, public sector contracts and reward and benefit programmes for consumers and corporate partners. It currently employs 200 people and has offices in West London, Croydon, Lancashire, Devon and Dublin.
Robert joined William Reed in 2001 as Group Finance Director and was additionally Publishing Director of its Food Manufacturing division from 2002 to 2006. In 2007 he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, a role which expanded in 2009 following his appointment as Managing Director of William Reed's Digital Business. Robert is currently a member of the William Reed main board. Previously Robert was Finance Director of Stemcor UK, the world's largest steel trader. Robert holds an MBA and is qualified as a chartered accountant and as a corporate treasurer
