Hearst Magazines announced the appointment of Matteo Gabba as senior vice president of Hearst Global Solutions (HGS), the company’s full-service solutions provider that creates multi-market advertising opportunities across the company’s portfolio of iconic brands around the world. Reporting to Lisa Ryan Howard, global chief revenue officer, Gabba will oversee the continued growth of HGS, helping advertisers connect with audiences through multi-market partnerships. The announcement was made by Lisa Ryan Howard and Jonathan Wright, president of Hearst Magazines International. “He understands what global marketers need today, and I’m excited to welcome him to Hearst as we continue to expand Hearst Global Solutions.”“One of Hearst’s greatest strengths is our combination of global scale and deep local expertise,” said Wright. Gabba will be based in the Hearst UK office and will begin his new role on September 1.