Former head of complaints at the Press Complaints Commission Scott Langham is joining Mail Online as deputy managing editor.
Langham joins the website from public relations firm Freuds, where he was an associate director.
He said: "I’m looking forward to building on my previous experience to help MailOnline continue to deliver the most vibrant and influential news website for its huge global audience."
Langham will report directly to managing editor Rhiannon Macdonald.
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