By Ishbel Macleod

LivingSocial has promoted chief operations officer Steven Marritt to the role of chief executive officer for UK and Ireland.

Coming as LivingSocial UK/IE’s focus transitions away from a ‘daily deals’ model to being an online marketplace, Marritt has been tasked with driving efficiency and maintaining performance in established channels.

He will also oversee an alignment of process with LivingSocial’s US headquarters and increased investment in technology, data science and mobile.

Of his appointment, Marritt commented: “Exciting times lie ahead for LivingSocial UK/IE as we plan to develop the platform further in 2015, focusing on providing novel and enriching experiences at the best prices. Read full story ›

Source: The Drum