Dundee-based publisher DC Thomson has announced the appointment of Ella Dolphin to the newly created role of Deputy CEO.

“Ella joined DC Thomson in 2016 as Chief Executive of Shortlist Media, transforming the free distribution print business into an agenda setting women’s advocacy business, under the Stylist brand,” said the company.

“For the past three years, as our Chief Brand Officer she has worked with cross-regional teams to build marketing and subscription disciplines, as well as leading the digital transformation at Stylist.”

Dolphin will continue to report to CEO Rebecca Miskin, who said of the appointment: “We have been on a phenomenal transformation journey. We now have a strong foundation and an exciting growth trajectory. Ella has been a big part of building this momentum.

“We have ambitious plans and Ella’s vision, creativity and deep understanding of both our business and the wider media landscape will be central to our ongoing growth. This progress and appointment will allow the company to increase its focus on M&A and continue the transformation across the broader DC Thomson portfolio.”

Dolphin said: “DC Thomson is a business with a purpose – whether that is advocating for all women in Stylist, supporting early literacy in kids through Beano or bringing the community together in Tayside and Fife with The Courier, and I am deeply committed to the positive impact on the communities we serve.

“Alongside this, the investment in data, technology and talent is unlocking a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers and I’m excited to be working with our brilliant teams across the UK as we take this forward.”

Dolphin previously held executive roles at the Daily Mail Group, Grazia, Bauer Media, Cosmopolitan and Hearst.