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Directgov starts the new year with three senior appointments
Directgov, the government's digital home for public services and information for citizens, welcomes in the New Year with the announcement of three new directors. The appointments are part of government's commitment to the growth of online and digital services access for citizens.
Guy Ker is the new Director of Publishing. He is a former Managing Editor of Channel Four News and his last post was Chief Operating Officer at ITN.
Guy will be responsible for publishing government information and services for citizens across all Directgov digital channels - web, mobile and TV - and ensuring the smooth running of publishing across Directgov. He will be championing Directgov to all government stakeholders and maintaining the proposition for citizens - as a clear, easy to use and trusted channel.
Mike Hoban is the new Director of Communications and Engagement. He joins with a wealth of experience from big consumer brands including British Airways, Scottish Widows and Barclaycard.
Mike's main objectives will be to ensure the Directgov brand is foremost in people's minds, and that its position is bolstered across government. Mike will be looking after marketing and communications, both outward facing to the public, and across all of government.
David Matthewman becomes the new Director of Product Infrastructure and Technical Capability (CTO). David will be responsible for the overall technical strategy and its delivery for Directgov. This includes liaising with counterparts across government to achieve the most effective outcomes for citizens, Directgov and the whole of government.
He was previously the IT Director for BGL group, a leading insurance intermediary, and led the technology delivery for internal brands including Bennetts, Budget and ComparetheMarket.com and for prestigious partners including Post Office, HSBC, Marks and Spencer and Autotrader.
Directgov's Chief Executive Jayne Nickalls says:
"I am delighted these three talented individuals are joining Directgov. Their expertise and their high profile successes will ensure that Directgov can deliver the best possible experience for people accessing government services, and help us anticipate and meet the future needs of citizens.
The three new directors are being put in place to provide stronger focussed leadership to meet this challenge, bringing with them commercial sector expertise."
The Directgov appointments are soon to be followed by an exciting new marketing campaign that will show how people can benefit from accessing the increasing number of government services through Directgov.
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Notes to editors
* Directgov gives provides user-friendly,
24/7 information on all government services -including education,
transport, tax, crime, the environment, employment - all in one
place and in plain English.
* As well as being available on the website http://www.direct.gov.uk, which now attracts more than 10million visits a month; it can also be accessed on any internet-enabled mobile phone, and on digital TV.
* Please note: Directgov is spelt as one word and with a lower case 'g'.
