WWD names executive beauty editor

Penske Media Corp. who owns WWD has named Jenny B. Fine as executive beauty editor at the publication. Fine succeeds Peter Born who is transitioning to the new role of editor at large for WWD.

In her new role, Fine will lead the trade publication's coverage of the beauty industry as well as continue as editor-in-chief of Beauty Inc, the print magazine that offers a deep-dive analysis of the latest trends and long form interviews. 

“Jenny has turned Beauty Inc into a must-read for executives across the beauty world, and we are convinced her enthusiasm, creativity and deep knowledge of the industry will only further deepen WWD’s comprehensive coverage of this all-important sector,” said editorial director James Fallon.