MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2015--
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today named David Chivers president and
publisher of The Des Moines Register and regional president of U.S.
Community Publishing (USCP) Central Group, where he will assume
strategic and financial oversight responsibilities for the Iowa City
Press-Citizen, the St. Cloud (MN) Times, the Argus Leader in Sioux
Falls, SD, the Springfield (MO) News-Leader and The Baxter Bulletin in
Mountain Home, AR.
Chivers has years of experience leading digital innovation and
transformation in marketing, audience and product development, and
advertising solutions for some of the world’s top business information
and media brands including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and
MarketWatch. Most recently, Chivers was chief digital officer at Jostens.
“We are very pleased to bring David’s level of leadership, expertise and
innovation to Des Moines and Gannett,” said Laura Hollingsworth,
president, Gannett Central Group. “I know David is excited to return to
Des Moines, where his first job was delivering The Des Moines Register.
He’s a proven leader and we expect he’ll do outstanding things
accelerating the great work that’s already underway, all while making a
positive impact on Iowa communities.”
Prior to his role at Jostens, Chivers worked for Dow Jones, holding a
number of key positions including vice president of Factiva and Wall
Street Journal professional products. He also served as executive
director of WSJ.com and new products for The Wall Street Journal Digital
Network, where he oversaw product development initiatives including
mobile, tablet, and social media and community. He also managed the
launch of The Wall Street Journal Professional editions. Before joining
The Wall Street Journal, Chivers was director of online audience
development for Meredith Corporation, where he was responsible for
attracting and engaging visitors to the company's web properties.
An Iowa native, Chivers holds a Master of Business Administration from
the University of Iowa, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing
Communication from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor of Arts degree
from Central College. He and his wife, Theresa, have two daughters.
About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing
solutions company that informs and engages more than 115 million people
every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile
and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers
marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative
marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to
connecting people – and the companies who want to reach them – with
their interests and communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.
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