Local World has appointed Andrew Robinson to the role of regional commercial director.

Andrew, pictured left, is currently media sales director at Local World-owned CIN, and will take up the position on 1 December.

Andrew has previously held senior commercial positions across the regional press industry including deputy advertisement director at Midlands News Association Media Group, regional commercial director at Northamptonshire Newspapers and national sales manager at both Trinity Mirror Midlands and the Birmingham Post & Mail.

In his new role, he will be responsible for heading up Local World’s commercial operation across the West Midlands.

Said Andrew: “I’m delighted to be appointed into this position and to have the opportunity to develop such a strong portfolio of print and digital products across the West Midlands region.”