Mr Francis will be responsible for developing new and existing company websites in collaboration with IPC editors.
Previously, Mr Francis worked for AOL UK and AOL Europe as senior designer and senior manager.
Mr Francis said: "I am looking forward to working with everyone at IPC to create web standards based designs and great user experiences for their many sites."
IPC's editorial development director, Andy Cowles, said: "With multiple digital developments going on all over the business, I am absolutely delighted to have someone of Charlie’s calibre and proven expertise joining us at this time."
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