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David Owen joins Distripress

28 Apr 2010

David Owen (52), who has nearly 30 years of experience in the press industry, has been appointed the new MD for Distripress, the Association for the Promotion of the International Circulation of the Press. He will take up office on 1 October 2010 after its 55th congress in Hamburg in September, when Dr. Peter Emöd steps down after more than nine years as MD.

David Owen

Since 2000, Owen has been heavily involved in developing new channels to market in both print and electronic distribution models. He has worked with Xerox, Atex and most recently, NewspaperDirect as the Canadian technology company has become an established player on the international press distribution scene. Throughout his career, he has been a strong supporter of Distripress and has served as a member of both the board and council as well as contributing regularly to the congress forums.

“I am delighted to be joining Distripress at this important time in the organisation's history. The international distribution business is facing massive structural and technological challenges and the association can play a vital role in helping to manage them. At this time of huge uncertainty and change the need for an industry market place for the sharing of ideas and the spreading of best practices has never been so strong and Distripress is determined to provide it,” he said.