Marina Go has been announced as the new general manager of the Hearst Bauer Media brands, a joint venture between Bauer and Hearst Magazines International. The joint venture brands included are ELLE Australia, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan. Go will start her new role on September 22, and will report to CEO of Bauer, Matthew Stanton.
A senior publishing figure with at least 25 years experience, Go is currently the CEO of Private Media, a digital publishing company that she launched in 2012. Some of her previous positions include group publisher at Independent Digital Media, publishing director at EMAP, general manager of magazines at Fairfax Media, and group publisher and editor-in-chief at Pacific Publications.
Marina has a track record of success and deep understanding across print and digital publishing, as well as an extensive knowledge of best-in-class business practices, all of which will further elevate our brands on every platform. She’s creative, strategic, and I look forward to working with her,” says Stanton.
Senior vice president of licensing and business development, Hearst Magazines International, Gautam Ranji reveals, We are pleased to have an executive of Marina’s calibre leading our business in Australia, and look forward to continuing to grow our brands in this key market.”
Go adds, The Hearst titles are innovative, multi-platform global brands that communicate with loyal audiences across print, digital, mobile and social media. I am excited about the opportunity to work with Matt and Gautam to create further growth for this business.”
