Marc Sands takes Tate role

Marc Sands, the former marketing director of the Guardian and Observer, has taken a similar role at the Tate. Sands, who left the papers' publisher, Guardian News & Media, last October after nine years with the company , will take the position of director of audiences and media. He starts on 17 May. He will be responsible for developing Tate Media, the organisation's drive to develop the brand across online, broadcast and social media, to "strengthen Tate's relationships with audiences and build social networks for the organisation". Sands will also be responsible for leading the teams behind the magazine Tate Etc and the online video magazine TateShots. The role will also encompass press, public relations, marketing, membership and ticket sales. • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email [email protected] or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. • If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication".