Stig (pictured) was previously Director of the Press Complaints Commission and most recently has been a partner with independent communications consultancy, Pagefield.
David Dinsmore, Editor of The Sun, said: “I know Stig will bring a tremendous amount of energy, talent and commitment to the title. I am delighted that he will be joining the team at Britain’s best-selling newspaper. Press regulation has never been a hotter topic and it is of huge benefit to have someone of Stig's knowledge and experience on board as we chart a course through choppy waters.”
Commenting on his appointment, Stig said: “I am proud to be joining The Sun at this incredibly exciting time. You would have to have been living in a cave over the last few weeks not to notice The Sun, from the coverage of the royal birth to the launch of Sun+.
“As someone who cares deeply about good journalism - and the future of the newspaper industry - this is an opportunity I could not refuse. I cannot wait to get started.”
About Stephen ‘Stig’ Abell
The Sun writes: As the former Director of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC), Stig has spent the past decade offering advice and support to people and organisations at the centre of media storms.
He will be joining The Sun in September from the independent communications consultancy Pagefield. He provided strategic support for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant and Battersea Power Station, as well as advising high-profile institutions, organisations and individuals.
Prior to joining Pagefield, Stig was heavily involved in establishing proposals for a reformed regulatory system for the British press. His contribution to the Leveson Inquiry was described by LJ Leveson as a “genuine tour de force”. Stig became Director of the PCC, having performed a variety of roles, including press officer, Assistant Director and Deputy Director.
While at the PCC, Stig established a ground-breaking 24-hour crisis advice service for those in need of support regarding press issues, acting as an advocate for organisations across almost every sector - from financial institutions to media companies and Government departments - celebrities and members of the public directly with newspaper editors and executives.
He has a double first in English from Emmanuel College, Cambridge
