THE WHAT? Google has announced that it has appointed Vanessa Kingori as Managing Director of Tech, Media and Telecoms. Kingori joins from Conde Nast Britain, where she is Chief Business Officer and Vogue European Business Adviser.

THE DETAILS Kingori will transfer to the tech giant next year, according to a report published by WWD, and report to Debbie Weinstein, Vice President and Managing Director of Google UK and Ireland.

THE WHY? Kingori said in a statement, per WWD, “The lure of pivoting my career to apply my love of positive, transformational leadership at this key moment of change at Google feels urgent and is a dream realized.

“Having a seat at the table to drive a focus on deep relationships, learning and partnership to create positive outcomes for all, in the era of AI, is a privilege. It’s an exciting new frontier.”