THE publishers of The Scotsman newspaper has unveiled the identity of its new chief executive, to take over from current incumbent, Tim Bowdler, who leaves next year.
As widely-predicted throughout the media these last couple of days, John Fry is to become the new chief executive of Johnston Press – which announced the news this morning to the City.
Fry is currently chief executive of the Norwich-based regional media group, Archant – a position he has held for six years.
Bowdler was appointed chief executive of Johnston Press in 1997, having joined the company in 1994 when he became group managing director.
