Ms Roizen, aged 54, who is based in Silicon Valley, California, brings wide experience in digital media, entrepreneurial growth, education and business development. She has served on the boards of public and private companies and non-profit organisations in the United States.
Ms Roizen is a venture partner with the global technology investment firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson and also serves on the faculty of Stanford University, where she teaches "Spirit of Entrepreneurship" in the Engineering Department. She is on the board of TiVo Inc, as well as a number of venture-backed, privately held, technology companies. She has served on more than 20 boards and as a public governor of the Pacific Exchange. She was previously with T/Maker Company, which she co-founded and led as CEO, and with Apple Computer, as Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations.
Lord Rothermere, Chairman of DMGT, said: "Heidi brings invaluable experience, insight and expertise in all the areas which are central to the delivery of our investment and business strategy. She will play an important role in the next stage of DMGT's development, and we look forward to working with her."
Heidi Roizen said: "I am honoured and excited to be joining the board of DMGT. It is an innovative company which combines a prestigious history with a clear sense of its future in developing digital, media and information businesses that serve both corporate and consumer markets".
