By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
January 11 – Simon Greenberg, chief of staff during England’s disastrous bid to host the 2018 World Cup, has taken up a new role as the first director of corporate affairs at Rupert Murdoch’s News International.
Greenberg, who was also formerly communications director at Premier League Chelsea, will join the executive team at the company, which publishes The Sun, News of the World, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Greenberg, a former reporter with The Evening Standard, the News of the World and The Mail on Sunday, will report to chief executive Rebekah Brooks.
Greenberg said: ‘News International is one of the most dynamic companies in Britain and is at the forefront of the dramatic changes and challenges facing the media industry globally.
“To be asked to play a senior role in that is a great honour and I look forward to working with all the team in meeting those challenges.”
The appointment is to ensure that there is a dedicated team focused on the newspaper business.
The News of the World is facing a lawsuit brought by actress Sienna Miller who claims the London newspaper listened to her voice mail.
The newspaper, owned by Murdoch’s News Corp., suspended an editor over claims he approved hacking into her phones to eavesdrop on messages for story tips.
The newspaper has said it “will cooperate fully” with a police investigation.
Brooks said: “This appointment comes at an important time for the company.
“From pioneering innovative, paid-for digital services to delivering outstanding journalism across our titles, we provide choice and quality to our readers.
“We are also increasing the positive contribution we make to life in the UK, via the campaigns we run and our unmatched commitment to the environment, education and volunteering.”
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