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Freelance Update - Krystle Brady
International Moves

BBC News
John McAndrew has been appointed as the BBC’s Director of News Programmes, effective in the new year. John has more than 25 years’ experience of frontline news and current affairs, having worked in senior roles for the BBC, Sky News, GB News, ITN and NBC International. He was most recently the launch editor of The Andrew Neil Show at Channel 4. Before this he spent a year as Editorial Director and Director of News and Programmes at GB News and three years as a Consulting Executive at NBC News International.

Bloomberg
Siraj Datoo (@dats) has been appointed as Equality Editor, EMEA, at Bloomberg. Siraj, who will be based in London, was previously APAC Weekend Editor in Singapore.

Essex Live
Ellis Whitehouse (@e_whitehouse293) has been promoted to Chief Reporter at Essex Live. In addition to his usual reporting duties, Ellis will now be editing and supporting the rest of the team covering regional news.

The Guardian
Kiran Stacey (@kiranstacey) is now a Political Correspondent for The Guardian. Kiran previously reported from DC for the Financial Times and has since moved to London.

Irish Examiner
David O’Mahony (@DavidOMahony) has begun a new role as Assistant Editor (Production) at the Irish Examiner. David was previously Executive Production Editor, working across all Examiner and Echo publications.

Luxe & Co
Luxe & Co, the brand design agency founded by the CEO of SheerLuxe in early 2022 has announced the appointment of Adam Burridge as Head of Creative. Adam joins after 8 years at Reiss where he left as Head of Creative. Adam has over 12 years industry experience with a background in graphic design and a history of working in the fashion industry.

News UK
News UK is restructuring its Manchester-based commercial team with the creation of two new lead roles:
Emma Thompson takes on the Head of Trading role, leading the business with both agency and direct clients across The Times, The Sunday Times and The Sun, for digital and print.
Ollie Scull will be the Head of Content Solutions for the regions, leading its creative team in both proactive and reactive solutions to clients' multi-channel and multi-platform briefs across The Times, The Sunday Times and The Sun. Ollie will also lead the business’ regional digital approach for developing new revenue streams.

Reader’s Digest
Eva Mackevic (@evamackevic) has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief at Reader’s Digest. Eva joined the magazine in 2017 as Culture Editor and was appointed Senior Editor in 2018.

Runner’s World
Alice Barraclough (@al_barraclough) has been appointed Commissioning Editor at Runner’s World, in a part-time role. Alice will continue her work as a freelance writer and editor.

Sailawaze
Harriet Mallinson (@HMallinson) is now Digital Editor for cruise and travel website Sailawaze, in addition to her role as Family Traveller’s Digital Editor.

SheerLuxe
Emma Bigger (@evbigger) has been appointed Fashion Editor & Broadcaster at SheerLuxe.com. Emma, previously Fashion Editor at Hearst and a freelance stylist, would love to receive industry news about the latest collaborations and launches.

Sky News
Cordelia Lynch (@CordeliaSkyNews) has been appointed Asia Correspondent at Sky News, where she was previously US Correspondent. Cordelia can continue to be reached at the same email address.

The Telegraph
Daniel Woolfson (@WoolfsonExists) has joined The Telegraph as a Senior Business Reporter covering the consumer and leisure beat. He was previously Food and Drink Editor at The Grocer.

Freelance Update - Krystle Brady
Krystle Brady (@kissy.b) has left Immediate Media and is available for freelance work. Krystle, previously Fashion & Beauty Editor for BBC Top Of The Pops Magazine and Girl Talk, can be reached via email.

International Moves

Harvard Business Manager
Gesine Braun has been appointed Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Business Manager, the German edition of Harvard Business Review published by the Spiegel Group. Gesine is currently Deputy Editor-in-Chief at brand eins and was previously Senior Editor at Harvard Business Manager. She begins the role in February.