M-real has appointed Richard Dickinson as managing director of M-real Alliance UK, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland.

The move follows a raft of management changes (PrintWeek, 11 January).

Dickinson, who is currently director of customer service and a member of the board and executive management group, replaces John Clinton, who becomes senior vice president and general manager for M-reals publishing business, based in Espoo, Finland.

Management of M-reals business groups will continue as before. Mike Clark heads Packaging; Andrew Gunman, Publishing (Printing); Mick Barr, Merchants graphic papers; and Stephen Vail is in charge of Merchants home and office.