News UK announced today that Richard Bogie will be joining the company on April 7th as General Manager for Scotland, with responsibility for delivering commercial targets and developing new opportunities for its Scottish business.

Richard will be based in the Glasgow office of News UK, home to The Scottish Sun and the Scottish editions of The Times and The Sunday Times.

Formerly Group Advertising Sales Director at Johnston Press, Richard has a wealth of experience in publishing, sales and marketing at media companies across the UK. He was previously Assistant Managing Director at Scotsman Publications.

His appointment comes amid plans for fresh editorial innovations at News UK’s Scottish titles, coinciding with the country’s recently invigorated cultural and political scenes.

Mike Darcey, Chief Executive Officer of News UK, said:

We continue to pioneer digital subscriptions, build on our solid customer bases and secure a sustainable future for our titles. There is great potential to grow our Scottish business, and I welcome Richard to the team. I have every confidence in his extensive experience in publishing and sales, which will allow us to drive the operation forward and explore new opportunities.”

Richard Bogie, General Manager for Scotland, News UK, said:

This past year has been an exciting one for Scotland, with the Referendum altering the balance of power in UK politics. I am delighted to be joining News UK at this exciting time for Scotland and the news media industry. I look forward to working with the team to further develop brands and grow business.“