James, who takes up his role in June, has extensive multi-platform sales experience. He will be responsible for significantly accelerating commercial growth across all platforms, with a specific focus on digital revenue.
Simon Fox, said: “James is an exceptional commercial leader and we are delighted he is joining the Group. As we look to rapidly grow our digital revenues his considerable multi-platform experience will be a real asset to our business.”
The senior nasa team will report to James who himself will report to Trinity Mirror’s chief operating officer Mark Hollinshead.
James Wildman, said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the Trinity Mirror team and am excited by the significant opportunity this business represents.
“Trinity Mirror clearly has a great proposition. We own big, influential media brands and deliver massive, highly-engaged audiences everyday providing valuable cross-platform marketing solutions for our customers.
“We are also brilliantly placed for a bright digital future and we have the required ambition to succeed. I feel hugely fortunate to have this outstanding opportunity."
Previously, James was Yahoo’s UK managing director for three years and before that he spent a decade in senior roles at Virgin Media’s sales house IDS.
