She joins the women’s magazine from 11 April, succeeding Jo Elvin.
Jackie spent nine years at the Daily Mail, including seven as Femail Editor. She was appointed Editor of The Sunday Times’ Style Magazine in 2014.
Jackie said: “I am thrilled to be asked to lead the talented, creative team that produces such a brilliant magazine every week. I already know this job is going to be both challenging and fun, and can’t wait to get started. I wish Jo all the very best with her next adventure.”
Ted Verity, Editor, Mail Newspapers, said: “Jackie is a superb journalist - with bags of flair and vision - who instinctively understands the You audience. She is the perfect person to build on Jo’s huge achievements over the past four years.”
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