DIRECTGOV News
Release (COI/25-011) issued by COI News Distribution Service. 2
January 2009
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'.