Content solutions provider Publishing Technology plc, US, has appointed Michael Cairns as COO, Online Solutions Division and member of the executive team.
Replacing Louise Russell, Michael will assume commercial responsibility for the Online business unit, including product development, implementation and client management for Publishing Technology’s flagship pub2web hosting platform, the ingentaconnect portal and associated product lines including Information Commerce Software and the Heron elearning resource.
Michael has spent 20 years in digital publishing, having consulted with and managed organisations deep in the transition from traditional print-based media to online delivery. His operations management experience includes C-Level positions with professional information, trade and educational publishers. He has also helped define and launch several start-up content-related businesses and has held numerous advisory and board roles within the industry.
Prior to joining Publishing Technology, Michael was a Managing Partner at Information Media Partners where he consulted for publishers on business strategies and digital transformation, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at MyWire.com, VP, Digital Production at Wolters Kluwer Heath Education, and for seven years served as President of R.R. Bowker.
