After two years as the editor of Guardian Australia, Emily Wilson is exiting the Australian arm to return to work in the London office. Wilson was previously the Guardian’s network editor in the UK.
Current political editor Lenore Taylor will replace Wilson as editor. With 30 years’ experience in the industry and two Walkley awards under her belt, Taylor is highly qualified for the role.
“The opportunity to lead Guardian Australia is a huge honour. We’ve come so far in just three years and my aim is to expand our quality, independent coverage of all the issues that are important to our readers. I’m following two inspiring editors in Katharine Viner and Emily Wilson and I have the great privilege of leading a dedicated and talented team,” says Taylor.
Guardian news and media editor-in-chief Katharine Viner adds: “I’m delighted that Lenore Taylor has agreed to be the new editor of Guardian Australia. Lenore has been with Guardian Australia from the very beginning, and an integral part of its success; she is a brilliant journalist and the ideal person to take Guardian Australia to the next stage of its development. I can’t wait to see what she does as editor.
“I’m also thrilled that Emily Wilson will be returning to our London office as assistant editor this August. Under Emily’s leadership Guardian Australia has gone from strength to strength… She has been instrumental in developing the Guardian’s position as an independent and highly credible voice in Australia’s political and cultural landscape and her team have produced some fantastic journalism that we should all be proud of.”
