Based from the company's London head quarters, O'Byrne will report to Kobalt's chief technical officer Richard Thompson and chief financial officer James Fitzherbert-Brockholes.

O'Byrne will also help in maintaining and developing Kobalt's society and publisher administrative relationships as well as its inter-departmental communication, process flow and other administrative and operational functions.

Speaking about the appointment, Thompson said "We are pleased to welcome Kevin O'Byrne to the Head of Operations role. Kevin brings a great wealth of experience and contacts with ...