Jo Wiles named executive editor of Woman’s Day
ACP has appointed Jo Wiles as executive editor of Woman’s Day. Wiles takes on the role on June 20 after 14 years as deputy editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly.
The announcement:
Australia’s leading magazine group, ACP, today announced Jo Wiles as the new Executive Editor of Woman’s Day magazine after 14 years as Deputy Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly.
Announcing the appointment, Phil Scott, Managing Director of ACP Magazines, said: “I’m delighted with Jo’s decision to join Woman’s Day. She has an outstanding reputation in the mass women’s market and brings with her a wealth of experience on both The Australian Women’s Weekly and previously on Woman’s Day under Nene King’s editorship. She has edited all 14 editions of The Australian Women’s Health Diary, which has raised more than $7 million for the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia.
“Jo’s talent and drive make her the perfect appointment to join Woman’s Day’s team under Publisher Robyn Foyster and Editor Fiona Connolly. Bringing Jo on board Australia’s number one selling weekly magazine is an investment in one of ACP’s flagship magazines.”
Jo Wiles said: “I am very excited to be joining Editor Fiona Connolly, Publisher Robyn Foyster and the fantastic team at Woman’s Day.
“Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to work on Australia’s number one weekly magazine?!
“Woman’s Day is newsy, cheeky, entertaining and great value for money. It also has a BIG heart.
“In my new role as Executive Editor, I will be bringing my passion and wealth of experience on mass market titles (including the past 14 years as Deputy Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly) into the Day and working alongside its talented team to create a positive, upbeat, engaging and credible magazine for all women.”
Jo’s appointment is effective from June 20.
