It was also announced that Martina King, having served as a non executive director of the company for six years, has decided not to seek re-election at the Company's AGM in April 2010.
Geoff Iddison is currently global head of e-commerce and m-commerce for Mastercard. Previously Chief Executive of on-line games developer and publisher Jagex Ltd, Geoff has extensive experience of both digital industries and publishing. He worked for EBay between 2000 and 2007, latterly as Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Europe and General Manager of PayPal UK from 2003.
Martina joined the board in 2003 and is a member of the Company's audit, remuneration, and nomination committees. A non-executive director of Debenhams plc, Capita Group plc and IMD plc, she was formerly Managing Director, Europe at Yahoo! UK Ltd.
Ian Russell, Chairman of Johnston Press, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Geoff to the Board of Johnston Press. His experience will be a very considerable asset to the Company and will complement the existing experience of the Board. Martina has made a great contribution to Johnston Press during her six years as a director. She will leave with the Board's very best wishes for the future."
