Cosmopolitan Australia and has announced its new editor-in-chief, with Tessa Ogle taking the helm of the magazine.
"A talented editor with a proven track record working on leading media brands for women, Tessa is well suited to lead Cosmopolitan’s return to Australia across all platforms," said Hearst Magazines International senior vice president of editorial and brand director, Kim St. Clair Bodden.
"We are excited to see how she and her team build upon Cosmo’s legacy of inspiring young women with delightful features and fresh insight that serves their daily lives."
Ogle was most recently digital managing editor – fashion and beauty at Are Media, across its ELLE and marie claire titles.
"I am proud to lead an incredible team in the relaunch of the iconic Cosmopolitan Australia, a title so meaningful across generations as the ultimate source for the latest in style, beauty, entertainment, relationships, sex, and more," said Ogle.
"I am particularly excited to bring in a new and diverse range of voices and expert contributors from all over Australia to ensure that Cosmo is a reflection of the vibrant and diverse community we serve, as we deliver thought-provoking and insightful journalism true to the joy and spirit at the heart of this much-loved brand."
Along with the editor-in-chief appointment, the title has named Zoe Davis as its new commercial director.
Davis comes from various sales leadership roles at Rolling Stone, Big Day Out, and Laneway Festival.
Publisher, Katarina Kroslakova, will also be taking on the role of editor-at-large for Cosmopolitan Australia.
"Under Tessa and Zoe’s expert leadership, Cosmopolitan Australia is shaping up to be an absolute powerhouse of talent," shared Kroslakova.
"Both the editorial and commercial teams are making this launch truly incredible."
"We have already engaged some of Australia’s most diverse voices and influential commercial partners for the launch issue, proving why Cosmopolitan remains as essential and vibrant today as it was under Helen Gurley Brown’s pioneering vision in 1965."
"The overwhelmingly positive response to the announce that Cosmo is coming back has been immense and I’m so excited for everyone in Australia to read the first issue when it hits the stands on August 12th."
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