Postmedia appoints Andrew MacLeod exec. VP and chief commercial officer, aiming to 'accelerate Postmedia's transformation,' as MacLeod brings knowledge of consumer behavior, mobile platforms, the company's fastest-growing segment

Aimee Bellah

TORONTO , May 26, 2014 (press release) – Postmedia Network Inc. (“Postmedia”) today announced the appointment of Andrew MacLeod to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. The role reports to Wayne Parrish, Chief Operating Officer.

“Andrew is a strong leader with tremendous business acumen” said Paul Godfrey, President and CEO. “He brings a deep understanding of consumer behaviour on our fastest growing platform – mobile – and unique insights into potential program development opportunities. Andrew is a welcome addition the team.”Andrew MacLeod

Mr. MacLeod was most recently Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director, North America at BlackBerry.

“At Postmedia we have some of the best media sales expertise in the country and so we looked beyond our industry to bring in a leader who could help to accelerate Postmedia’s transformation in new ways,” said Wayne Parrish, Chief Operating Officer. “What Andrew brings to our team is a fresh approach to sales culture and customer relationship management. He will lead the team of 600 sales professionals through the reimagined Postmedia strategy.”

Andrew MacLeod joins Postmedia on July 7, 2014.

About Postmedia Network Inc.
Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in Canada, representing some of the country’s oldest and best known media brands. Reaching millions of Canadians every week, Postmedia Network engages readers and offers advertisers and marketers integrated solutions to effectively reach target audiences through a variety of print, online, digital, and mobile platforms.

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