Metroland exec moved up to the president of Postmedia business ventures arm

The Postmedia Network (the rebranded  Canwest Global Communiciations) is likely to become much more aggressive in the areas of consumer marketing, digital media and publishing with the announced appointment of Alvin Brouwer as president, business ventures. He was most recently  vice president, advertising and product development at Metroland Media.

“Alvin brings an impressive background in digital media, online marketing and publishing,” said Paul Godfrey, president and CEO, Postmedia Network. “He’s an innovator in consumer marketing with a long list of credits to his name.”Reporting directly to Mr. Godfrey, Mr. Brouwer assumes the role on September 7.