s1 appoints Weeworld founder

s1 has appointed Mike Kinsella, the founder and former CEO of Weeworld.com, to the role of web producer. Kinsella takes responsibility for innovation and development across a number of s1 platforms, including Scotlandís market leading recruitment site, s1jobs.

s1 Managing Director Mark Smith said: ìWeíre delighted to have secured someone with a world class track record in online innovation. Mike made Weeworld one of Scotlandís most successful online exports – one that now attracts some 25 million users. Iím sure that this entrepreneurial flair will mean he feels very at home with s1, as we look to add even more value for our users and advertisers.î

Mike Kinsella said: ìs1ís success to date and their plans for the future make this one of the most exciting roles in Scottish media. Their stated aim is to be Scotlandís best known and most useful digital brand, and Iím looking forward to helping them realise that ambition.î

The appointment of Kinsella comes in the same week that Stephen Currie joins s1 as Head of Sales. Currie, who takes over a sales team recently crowned ìOnline Sales Team of the Yearî and a 10m revenue line, was formerly regional sales director with Tennentís.