Donald Martin will lead some 200 journalists and a stable of titles that comprises the Sunday Herald, Evening Times, The National and 23 other daily and weekly brands and associated websites and social media.
Acting editor-in-chief Graeme Smith was also named today as the 27th editor of The Herald in its 233-year history as the oldest continuously published English language paper in the world. He will deputise for the editor-in-chief.
Newsquest Scotland managing director Graham Morrison said: “Donald Martin brings a new era of flair, innovation and drive to one of the most senior editorial roles in the Scottish media. His strategic focus, record of success in print and digital and huge potential hold great promise for our pan-Scottish portfolio of print titles and digital products at this time of huge change in the media industry.”
He added: “He will lead talented and committed title editors, each focused on best serving readers of their individual brands. I am delighted that Graeme Smith joins that team.”
The title editors include Evening Times editor Graham Shields, The National editor Callum Baird and Sunday Herald editor Neil Mackay.
Martin was educated at Glasgow University and has held senior editorial posts across the UK. He is on the board of the National Council for the Training of Journalists and was Scottish representative on the former Press Complaints Commission and president of the Society of Editors.
Martin said: “I'm delighted to be returning to newspapers and the Herald & Times. It's a fantastic opportunity to work with a new, ambitious management team determined to build the brands and grow the business. I am also excited to be leading the talented and dedicated editorial teams producing such great newspapers. It's a huge portfolio of titles and I am confident that by working well together we can be even more successful. And from a personal point of view my wife Janie and I are looking forward to being back in Glasgow and closer to our family.”
