The PA Group, parent companty of the Press Association, has appointed a new chief operating officer.

Andrew Dowsett, pictured, will be responsible for all data operations covering sports, TV and arts and entertainment listings, along PA’s outsourcing operation in India, PA Images and Globelynx.

Currently the group’s chief technology officer, Andrew will also retain responsibility for the organisation’s technology.

Clive Marshall, PA Group’s Chief Executive, said: “In the three years since Andrew joined PA he has played a leading role in the successful transformation of the company’s core technology.

“In his new role, Andrew will work closely with PA’s Managing Director Tony Watson, to lead the drive to diversify the company’s sources of revenue in both the media and non-media markets, while ensuring that PA fully capitalises on the demand for compelling, quality, multimedia content.”

Added Andrew: “Since I joined PA we have made a significant investment in our technology. In my new role my goal will be to ensure that we are exploiting that technology, providing a commercial advantage to our customers and making our content and data even more compelling and easy to use.”