Vicky Mayer, who previously worked as deputy editor of Now before going on to be the launch editor of Real People, is currently associate editor of Reveal.
Vicky Mayer says: "I'm thrilled to be joining Woman's Own. It's a fantastic magazine with an amazing heritage, a loyal audience and incredible potential. I can't wait to join the editorial team and start work on the next stage of its evolution."
Niall Clarkson adds: "Vicky is hugely experienced in the highly contested women's weeklies market and passionate about creating a compelling, exciting and relevant Woman's Own for today's 40-to-50-year-old woman. I am delighted that she will be joining the brand to lead the editorial team forward."
Vicky starts her new role with immediate effect.