Kelly Waters joins IPC as web technology director

Kelly Waters has been appointed to the new role of web technology director across the IPC portfolio.

Formerly head of web solutions for leading online and print publisher Reed Business Information, Waters will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of web technology capability across the business. He will manage the existing 50+ strong IPC Digital team, and report directly to IPC Media digital director Neil Robinson.

Robinson said: “IPC’s effectiveness in using technology is one of the critical pillars to our future success in web publishing and this new role will significantly increase our ability to deliver to the highest standard.

“Kelly’s expertise, experience and proven track record in delivering flexible and effective web development solutions made him the ideal candidate.”

Waters joined RBI in August 2006 and has since headed web development and product management across 18 markets, driving online growth successfully with a focus on innovative agile development techniques. With 23 years in software development and new media publishing, prior to RBI Kelly spent ten years with automotive specialist Glass’s Information Services, latterly as chief technology officer.

Waters said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining IPC Media as web technology director. IPC’s leading consumer brands and strong online growth make it a very exciting company to join in this digital age. The web seems to be moving at an ever-faster pace, and I’m really looking forward to helping increase IPC’s share in this space.”

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