(September 06, 2008) Polestar Applied Solutions has appointed two executives to its team. Phil Teer has joined the business as General Manager for Polestar Direct, with Ian Marshall coming on board as Implementation Manager.

Polestar Applied Solutions Managing Director Tim Smith says: "Obviously, in light of the Census contract award, it is important that we start to build the right team to service this project and I am delighted to welcome Ian, who brings a wealth of production and commercial experience."

Based at the Nottingham facility, Ian will report to Polestar Applied's Print Services Director Matt Spencer. His responsibilities include Polestar's role within the Census delivery process and major implementations going forward. His experience has been gained at Capita, Bemrose Booth and K2.

Phil Teer brings over 25 years of experience within the print industry, a period that includes roles at Communisis and Adare. Tim Smith continues: "Phil has an in depth understanding of the direct and transactional mail and personalisation markets, ideally complementing the focus of our direct mail business. I am very pleased to have him on board."

As General Manager of Polestar Direct, Phil has day-to-day responsibility for the commercial, operational and customer services aspects of the direct mail business in Nottingham reporting direct to Tim Smith.