GCap Appoints Director Of Online And Interactive

GCap Media has appointed Robin Pembrooke, director of product operations at Yahoo! Europe, to the new position of group director of online and interactive operations.

Pembrooke will be responsible for leading and managing the creation of a portfolio of online brands and interactive services across analogue, DAB radio, online and via mobile or TV.

He will report directly to Fru Hazlitt, managing director of GCap London (see Hazlitt Takes MD Role At GCap).

Pembrooke was previously director of European product operations at Yahoo! Europe where he was responsible for programme planning and delivery of new products, such as Yahoo! Eurosports, Yahoo! Answers and the new Yahoo! Homepage and video player.

Prior to that, he worked with specialist consulting companies, such as Portal Software and AT Kearney, providing CRM and software solutions to the internet and telecommunications sector.

Hazlitt said: “The interactive and online development is critical for the future of GCap and I am more than delighted that we have been able to recruit someone of Robin’s talent and experience to help us deliver the breadth of vision that is required for this business.”

Pembrooke added: “I am really excited to be joining Fru and the team at GCap. There’s a fantastic opportunity to build vibrant online experiences and communities around brands like Capital 95.8, Classic FM and Xfm.”

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