Guardian appoints Wolfgang Blau as digital strategy director
Guardian News & Media has announced the appointment of Wolfgang Blau as digital strategy director, beginning next April.
Currently editor of the online version of German weekly newspaper Die Zeit, Blau will also join Guardian News & Media's executive committee.
Alan Rusbridger, Guardian editor in chief, said: "Wolfgang is an innovative digital thinker who understands the opportunities that the Guardian's trusted journalism and open approach to publishing on the web present.
"His guidance and insight will be invaluable to Guardian News & Media as we continue the journey towards a digital-first future."