Tiso Blackstar Group has announced that Daily Dispatch Editor Bongani Siqoko has been appointed editor of the Sunday Times.
Siqoko will replace Phylicia Oppelt, who has accepted a senior position within the group as General Manager: Editorial Projects. She will be involved in Tiso Blackstar’s exciting Innovation Project to redesign their newspapers as well as prepare them for a digital first environment, among other key initiatives.
Siqoko is currently the editor of the award-winning Daily Dispatch, Saturday Dispatch and DispatchLIVE. He has been with the Daily Dispatch since November 2004, having held many positions at the newspaper - news editor, managing editor, and deputy editor prior to his appointment as editor in June 2013.
Siqoko holds an MA in International Journalism from City University London, United Kingdom.
Tiso Black Star Group's managing director Andy Gill said: “We are confident that Bongani will succeed in his new position. He has proved an exceptional editor and leader at the Dispatch and will bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his new role, especially as the Sunday Times embarks on a new journey with a fresh design and a new multi-platform future.
Andrew Bonamour, Tiso Blackstar CEO, said: “We are delighted that Phylicia will remain in the group and help drive the exciting changes we are implementing across the titles."
Dispatch's Siqoko appointed new editor of the Sunday Times
Siqoko will replace Phylicia Oppelt, who has accepted a senior position within the group as General Manager: Editorial Projects. She will be involved in Tiso Blackstar’s exciting Innovation Project to redesign their newspapers as well as prepare them for a digital first environment, among other key initiatives.
Siqoko is currently the editor of the award-winning Daily Dispatch, Saturday Dispatch and DispatchLIVE. He has been with the Daily Dispatch since November 2004, having held many positions at the newspaper - news editor, managing editor, and deputy editor prior to his appointment as editor in June 2013.
Siqoko holds an MA in International Journalism from City University London, United Kingdom.
Tiso Black Star Group's managing director Andy Gill said: “We are confident that Bongani will succeed in his new position. He has proved an exceptional editor and leader at the Dispatch and will bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his new role, especially as the Sunday Times embarks on a new journey with a fresh design and a new multi-platform future.
Andrew Bonamour, Tiso Blackstar CEO, said: “We are delighted that Phylicia will remain in the group and help drive the exciting changes we are implementing across the titles."
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