Choice appoints That’s Life’s Mary Gillespie as editor
Campaigning consumer group Choice has appointed Mary Gillespie – previously deputy editor of Pacmags’ That’s Life – as editor of the organisation’s monthly magazine.
She said: “I am thrilled to be joining one of this country’s most respected magazines. Today’s world is full of many choices for consumers and I look forward to working with the strong team of testers, writers and researchers at Choice. Our vision is for Australian’s to be the most savvy and active consumers in the world.”
Gillespie has also worked at ACP and Emap.
Choice CEO Nick Stace said: “Choice has a firm place in people’s hearts but we also aim to make sure we are always finding new and innovative ways to be in people’s homes – Mary’s strong background in lifestyle publications will help make this transition possible.”
She will start in the role early next year.
Among Choice’s current camapigns is one on high bank fees.