CN International is the division of Condé Nast which produces more than 100 magazines and 80 branded websites including editions of Vogue, Vanity Fair and Glamour outside of the United States. The creation of this new role is in response to the tremendous growth of the business in recent years, says the company.
Jonathan Newhouse commented: “In 1995 we were a magazine-only business publishing fewer than 30 titles in 7 countries. Today we have grown to 117 magazines in 24 markets, along with a thriving digital business and other new brand extensions and joint ventures - we are even opening branded restaurants! Nicholas is a brilliant executive and editor who will provide valuable management know-how and energy.”
Nicholas Coleridge (pictured) is currently Managing Director of Condé Nast Britain, a position he will continue to hold while adding the wider responsibilities of President of CN International, a post which was previously unfilled. He came to Condé Nast Britain in 1989 as Editorial Director and was named Managing Director in 1992. Under his direction Condé Nast Britain started Glamour, which became the leading circulation glossy magazine in the country, as well as Condé Nast Traveller, GQ Style, Easy Living, Wired and Love magazines. In the mid 1990s, the company launched the website vogue.com and moved into digital products. Over the last year Condé Nast became one of the first publishers in Britain to make many of its magazines available in replica form on electronic tablets like the iPad. Under his direction the magazines and websites have won over a hundred awards for excellence.
Nicholas Coleridge was named a Commander of the British Empire in 2009 for services to magazine publishing. He is also a published author with several novels to his credit.
Nicholas Coleridge said: “I am delighted to take on this bigger leadership role. Condé Nast produces the world’s best glossy magazines and websites, and it will be a thrill to build the business into the twenty first century.”
In addition, Moritz von Laffert has been named Vice President, Condé Nast International. Condé Nast Germany President Moritz von Laffert will become a Vice President of Condé Nast International and join the company’s Executive Committee starting 2012, it was announced today by Jonathan Newhouse, Chairman and Chief Executive.
Jonathan Newhouse commented “Moritz has shown himself to be a highly effective leader. He has maintained Condé Nast’s commitment to editorial excellence while driving the company to new heights of business success and clearly outperforming competitors.”
A graduate of the London School of Economics, Moritz von Laffert began his publishing career in 1995 when he joined Axel Springer. He became head of the publisher’s Mediahouse Munich division in 2000 and rose to Managing Director of its Women and Lifestyle Group in 2008 before joining Condé Nast Germany as President in 2009. Earlier this year Moritz von Laffert was named the media representative to the Senate of the Economy, a prestigious organisation which advises the government on economic matters.
Moritz von Laffert said: “Condé Nast produces the best media products and there are huge opportunities ahead. I am honoured and delighted to take on this broader responsibility as the company moves forward.”
