Following a board meeting held on 12 September, the directors of MM Media Ltd, which publishes Machinery Market (www.machinery-market.co.uk) and runs the magazine’s many digital initiatives, appointed John Hunter (formerly publishing director) as the company’s managing director, with immediate effect.

With John’s involvement in all key areas of the business, the appointment reflects his role in recent company developments and will provide the leadership required to ensure further growth of the business.