The family-owned business, with offices around the UK, Asia and the US, DC Thomson has a trading portfolio structured around eight purpose-led communities: Energy, Puzzles, Local News, History, Kids, Advocacy, Companionship and Golf.

Some of the UK’s best known brands are central to these communities, including Stylist, Beano, Puzzler, The Courier, Press and Journal and FindmyPast.

Dolphin will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer, Rebecca Miskin.

Miskin said: “We have been on a phenomenal transformation journey. We now have a strong foundation and an exciting growth trajectory. Ella has been a big part of building this momentum. We have ambitious plans and Ella’s vision, creativity and deep understanding of both our business and the wider media landscape will be central to our ongoing growth. This progress and appointment will allow the company to increase its focus on M&A and continue the transformation across the broader DC Thomson portfolio.”

Ella Dolphin added: “DC Thomson is a business with a purpose – whether that is advocating for all women in Stylist, supporting early literacy in kids through Beano or bringing the community together in Tayside and Fife with The Courier, and I am deeply committed to the positive impact on the communities we serve. Alongside this, the investment in data, technology and talent is unlocking a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers and I’m excited to be working with our brilliant teams across the UK as we take this forward.”