Miles succeeds current MD, Julian Thorne, who announced his intention to step down in August 2013 once a successor had been appointed. Miles will join Dovetail on the 3rd December and work alongside Thorne for a short period to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Miles brings to the company extensive publishing, digital and leadership experience, having held past roles as CEO of Saga AA Media, Publishing Director of Radio Times and MD of Carlton Interactive.
Kevin Langford, Chairman of Dovetail, commenting on behalf of joint venture shareholders Immediate Media Co and Dennis Publishing, says, “We are delighted to have recruited a business leader of the proven calibre of Rupert Miles. With his considerable expertise we are confident he is perfectly placed to lead Dovetail during the next exciting stage in its continued growth and development. We would also like to place on record our thanks to Julian Thorne for the work he has done over the last 7 years to transform the company into the market leading subscription business it is today.”
Miles says, "I am thrilled and delighted to be offered this opportunity. I have watched from afar as Julian and the team have built Dovetail to be the leading company that it is today. Dovetail has a great future and I look forward to being part of that future."
About Dovetail Services
Dovetail says: “Dovetail Services (UK) Ltd is the leading UK subscriptions marketing and fulfilment company. It is a joint venture between Immediate Media Co and Dennis Publishing. It provides fulfilment services for 2.5m paid print and digital subscribers on behalf of 70 media clients representing 340 print and digital magazine brands. Dovetail transacts reoccurring subscriptions revenues of £120m pa in client accounts. Magazine brands represented by Dovetail include: Radio Times, The Week, Private Eye, The Spectator and BBC Good Food.”
