Gannett Co., Inc. GCI today
named Alan English president and publisher of The Times in Shreveport, LA.
English is currently the general manager and executive editor of The Times. In
his new role, English also will oversee The News-Star in Monroe, LA.
"Alan has been instrumental in developing and implementing strategy for
stronger engagement with our readers and business partners this past year,"
said Judi Terzotis, Gannett Louisiana Regional President. "His commitment and
passion for our organization, staff and community run deep. He is the right
person to lead the talented staff at The Times and oversee The News-Star."
Prior to being named general manager of the The Times last year, English was
publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in Conway, AR. He joined the Log Cabin
Democrat after serving as vice president of audience and executive editor for
the Augusta (GA) Chronicle. English previously worked for nearly a decade at
The Times, first as the managing editor then as executive editor. English has
also worked at the Rochester (NY) Democrat and Chronicle and The Journal News
in Westchester, NY, both owned by Gannett.
"Shreveport is home for my family and I'm honored to be in this role with the
opportunity to do more to help this community thrive," said English. "We've
built a great team and I'm lucky to be part of building a new future for The
Times as we become more involved in the community."
English is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology. He and his
wife have two children.
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