S1 MD Mark Smith becomes Newsquest Digital Media chief
S1's managing director Mark Smith is to become managing director of Newsquest Digital Media.
The Drum has learned that Smith, who has overseen the growth and development of the Newsquest Herald & Evening Times recruitment, property and activity listings site, will be made responsible for the publisher's digital operations, including S1.
He will replace Roger Green who is set to retire.
Ewan Stark, sales director for S1, will be promoted to acting managing director, reporting directly to Smith.
Earlier this month, The Drum reported that S1 had made the team working on its community websites due to poor audience figures.