Coyne joins TheBusinessDesk.com

THEBUSINESSDESK.COM has recruited well known journalist Andy Coyne to become its new Editor in the West Midlands.

Andy has joined from Midlands Business Insider, where he has been editor of the magazine for the last two years. He was previously Editor of Yorkshire Business Insider.

His arrival comes as Marc Reeves, who launched the site in the West Midlands in February 2010, steps up to the part-time role of Publisher as he looks to spend more time on outside interests.

Andy’s arrival comes as TheBusinessDesk.com has celebrated a number of key milestones including reaching 100,000 registered users across its three sites in the West Midlands, North West and Yorkshire.

TheBusinessDesk.com founder and managing director David Parkin said: “Andy is a talented journalist and editor who is highly respected in business circles in the West Midlands and we are delighted to welcome him to the team.

“We aim to recruit the best talent in every region where we operate and Andy certainly fits the bill.”

Andy Coyne said: “I’ve been extremely impressed with TheBusinessDesk.com since its arrival in the Midlands. It provides its subscribers with what they need when they need it. I’m really looking forward to being involved with a young, dynamic, innovative and ambitious organisation which combines cutting edge technology with traditional journalistic values.”

Marc Reeves said: “TheBusinessDesk.com is now firmly a part of the West Midlands business scene, and our emails are an essential part of the working day for thousands of people.

“It was an exhilarating experience and a privilege to be launch editor in the West Midlands and I’m looking forward to working with Andy in our new roles.”