Following news last year that Marie Claire editor Jackie Frank was taking on the role of group publisher for Pacific Magazines’ fashion and health titles, the publishing company is excited to announce her successor is WHO editor Nicky Briger.
Briger has extensive experience at both Marie Claire magazine and as an editor. She has been at the helm of WHO magazine since late 2007, and was the editor of Instyle from 2003 to 2007. As well as other roles at Fairfax and ACP, Briger worked at Marie Claire from 1995 to 2001 in various positions including features director and deputy editor.
“Nicky’s knowledge of – and passion for – breaking news, pop culture, celebrity, fashion and beauty is a perfect and potent mix for Marie Claire,” says Frank.
“For many years, Nicky has tapped into the zeitgeist, working at a fast, relentless pace, and I know she’ll bring this knowledge and passion to the job. As Marie Claire cements itself as a powerful multi-platform, digital brand, these skills are invaluable. I’ve known Nicky for two decades – she was one of my first hires on Marie Claire in 1995 – so I look forward to us both working together to take the brand to its next exciting level.”
Briger is thrilled about her appointment, saying: “I’m incredibly excited about working with Jackie again who, after 20 years as editor and publisher, is an invaluable custodian of the brand.”
WHO is currently recruiting to find a replacement for Briger.
