Instagram hires Facebook's James Quarles as global head of business and brand development
Instagram has hired Facebook's regional director James Quarles as its global head of business and brand development.
In his new role Quarles will be responsible for building a broad set of solutions for brands of all sizes on Instagram and for the overall growth of the business.
Quarles said: “Instagram is an important and special place, a daily source of inspiration and expression. I’m excited to work with Kevin and the team to develop valuable ways for brands and businesses to engage with the community.
"An important part of this process will require us to be thoughtful about how brands contribute to the experience, while driving meaningful results for marketers around the world.”
Quarles will relocate from London to San Francsico and will officially begin his new role at Instagram this autumn.