Richard Ellis, formerly deputy editor of the Sunday Telegraph, has been promoted to the new role of executive director, editorial for the Telegraph Media Group.
 
Mr Ellis’s role will involve managing all the resources and ensuring they are managed efficiently and cost effectively.

"This new position builds on the traditional managing editor role as the Telegraph Media Group moves forward into the multi-platform media age," said the group in a statement.

Iain Martin, previously assistant editor of the Sunday Telegraph, will replace Mr Ellis as deputy editor of the title.

Before joining the Group in 2001 as news editor of the Sunday Telegraph, Mr Ellis worked across various national titles, such as the Observer and the Daily and Sunday Express.

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