Four new key appointments at Times Media

Debbie McCrum has been appointed as head of content in Times Media's broadcast and content division. Debbie will head the content division which includes films, Times Media home entertainment and indigenous film distribution, Gallo Records, Gallo Music Publishing, Sheer Sound and Bula Music.

Moshoeshoe Monare has been appointed deputy managing director of the media division. Monare joined Times Media in 2015 as managing editor for Sunday Times and The Times. Previously Moshoeshoe was the deputy editor of the Mail & Guardian, editor of Sunday Independent, as well being group political editor at Independent Newspapers.

Philani Mgwaba will join The Sowetan and Sunday World as new editor-in-chief. The appointment comes as support to the major changes that are being implemented in the Times Media newsrooms. The rapidly developing market has also forced them to put focus on the two products. Philani joined TMG in 2014 and is currently the group executive, editorial.

Richard Goussard will become the general manager of circulation. Richard recently joined Times Media and brings significant experience, having previously led large organisational change and performance improvement projects in multiple industries