Richard Gibson – who has contributed many expert articles in DMI magazine – has been appointed chairman of the UK Direct Marketing Association’s Email Marketing Council (EMC). 

Gibson (pictured), channel relationship manager UK for Return Path and a member of the EMC since 2003, will formally accept his chairmanship at the council’s meeting this month. 

He said: "The EMC is a highly respected group that provides thought leadership and intelligence to aid the development of the email marketing sector. As chairman, I intend to build on the outstanding work the council has done to date, ensuring that it continues to be a leading voice within email marketing. 

Congratulating Gibson on his appointment, outgoing EMC chairman and executive director of the UK DMA, Chris Combemale, said: "I’m very pleased to pass the reins into Richard’s very capable hands. His knowledge and expertise is a tremendous asset to the EMC and will serve well during his tenure as chairman of the council." 

Based in London, Gibson was formerly commercial director at RSA Direct and, with many years of experience of the email marketing industry, joined Return Path’s European team last year.