Daisy Dunlop is set to return to News UK as Director of Communications after a 3 year stint at the News Corp HQ in New York.  At the same time, Helen Collier is promoted to become Deputy Director of Communications.

Ms. Dunlop is currently Deputy Head of Communications at parent company, News Corp, where she has been working with the Chief Communications Officer, Jim Kennedy. She moved to New York ahead of the company split in 2013 when the publishing division separated from the TV and film division.

Rebekah Brooks, CEO of News UK said: “Daisy has an unrivalled knowledge of this company and our industry and I am delighted that she will be joining us in London. As a skilled communicator she will be telling our story to key stakeholders and clients, as well as managing our internal communications and CSR strategies.”

Daisy Dunlop said: “I am greatly looking forward to working with Rebekah Brooks and David Dinsmore as they lead the company to greater growth through quality journalism, sound financial stewardship and digital innovation. News UK is a true investor in professional journalism and its audiences are loyal and valuable to advertisers. I look forward to ensuring that this story gets the visibility it deserves.”

Helen Collier is currently Head of Communications at News UK and joined the business in 2014.  Ms. Dunlop, who will begin working at News UK in mid-February, replaces Guto Harri, who held the post since 2012.

Daisy Dunlop is Vice President, Deputy Head of Communications, at News Corp, based at the HQ in New York City. She moved to New York in 2013 when she was appointed VP, Strategy and Planning, prior to the company split. Prior to this role, she worked in London as Head of External Communications for News UK (formerly News International). Dunlop joined News Corp in 2001 and, between 2001-2003, she worked for News Corp Europe on the merger of Stream and Telepiu and the subsequent formation of Sky Italia. She is a graduate of University College London (BA Hons Italian and Business). 

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For further information please call Helen Collier in the News UK Press Office on 07788 364936