Bill Steven appointed new S&UN boss

May 21 2009 by Marjorie Kerr, West Lothian Courier

NEWSPAPER group Trinity Mirror has appointed a new managing director for their Scottish regional titles.

Bill Steven heads up Scottish & Universal Newspapers, a group of 30 publications which includes the West Lothian Courier.

Bill, 50, has been with the company for 26 years and has held a number of senior management positions.

Most recently he has been commercial director with responsibility for all of the group’s titles across west central Scotland.

S&UN’s wide portfolio includes market-leading local newspapers in Dumfries, Ayrshire, Dumbarton, Paisley, Lanarkshire, Stirling and Perth.

He lives in the South Ayrshire village of Straiton with his wife Lesley and five daughters.

Bill said: “Naturally I am delighted to have been appointed managing director, particularly at such a crucial stage in the company’s development.

“The entire newspaper industry is facing challenging times but I am confident that we in S&UN are in good shape for the future.”