The Guardian says in this newly created position, Allan will focus on developing strategies to showcase the nature of the Guardian's editorial output, working in close collaboration with senior leaders in the Guardian's newsrooms in the UK, US, and Australia.
Allan brings extensive experience at the intersection of content and technology, with a background that spans media and product development, the publisher continued.
At Netflix, he served as a director of product, where he was responsible for overseeing the cross-functional teams dedicated to driving content discovery. Prior to this he held senior roles at the BBC, where he led digital publishing, and Bloomberg where he was responsible for news development. He began his career in editorial roles at Scottish Television and the Herald Group.
Guardian News and Media chief executive Anna Bateson commented: “Allan has spent his career at the evolving edge of modern media, building the digital systems and products that power world-class journalism. I am delighted he is bringing his vast knowledge of consumer behaviours and the broader technology landscape to the Guardian.”
Allan Donald commented: "I have long admired the Guardian's journalism and reputation as a formidable global media organisation. I'm excited to join the team and use my experience to help showcase its journalism to the fullest."
Allan joins the Guardian in January.
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