Sue Douglas announced as publishing director of Trinity’s Sunday Brands subsidiary

Trinity Mirror today announced the appointment of Sue Douglas as publishing director and Rupert Howell as chairman of Sunday Brands, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity Mirror.

The pair will have responsibility for The Sunday People, The Sunday Mail (Scotland), Wales on Sunday, The Sunday Sun (Newcastle) and The Sunday Mercury (Birmingham).

In addition, Rupert Howell is appointed group transformation director reporting to CEO Simon Fox. In this role Rupert will work with the team on implementing and accelerating the company’s strategic transformation plan.

“We have got to know Sue and Rupert well over the last few months and are really delighted that they have agreed to join us,” said Simon Fox. “Ours is a talent and content business, so to attract talent of this calibre is a real coup.”

Douglas has previously held several high profile media jobs, including editor of the Sunday Express. She is also credited for her work relaunching The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and the Edinburgh Evening News before moving successfully into print and online magazine publishing.

Commenting on her appointment, Douglas said: “I’ve spent the last two years pursuing a dream to revitalise this part of the media market, so I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to lead the re-vamp of the Sunday People under James Scott’s editorship, as well as develop the other Sunday titles.

“This is a chance to put energy, fun and great journalism into what will become a seven-day digital, one-day print operation.”

Rupert Howell added: “The Group faces a number of challenges in common with the rest of the sector, but is blessed with a fantastic stable of titles across the UK and the determination to pursue its clear strategy to transform its fortunes and build a dynamic and growing media business.”