Ashville Media Group have announced the appointment of Annette Burns, formerly Deputy Managing Director, to the position of Managing Director of the Group. She joined the Group in March 2003, with significant experience in a number of leading UK publishing houses including Emap Consumer Publications, Gruner & Jahr, and Dennis Publishing in London. Within twelve months Annette has grown and developed a management structure throughout the company, taking Ashville towards a more team-driven and highly effective approach.