Rebecca Holman joined The Debrief as Deputy Editor and was an integral member of the brand’s launch team, she has been Acting Editor since December 2014.
Prior to joining Bauer Media Rebecca gained over a decade’s experience in women’s consumer publishing. Beginning her career on asos.com magazine, Rebecca then went on to edit handbag.com and launch xoJane.co.uk with American media legend Jane Pratt, and, until recently, wrote a weekly column about sex, dating and single life for Telegraph Wonder Women.
Commenting on the appointment, Lauren Holleyoake, Publisher of The Debrief, said: “I’m delighted that Rebecca will continue to build on the success of The Debrief in her new position as Editor. She has shown passion for the brand since launch and demonstrates a deep and consistent understanding of its 20-something audience. Having led the incredibly talented team over the past year Rebecca has already delivered transformational month on month growth for the brand and I’m excited to see her develop that even further.”
Rebecca added: “I'm so thrilled to be taking over as the helm on The Debrief - it's a fantastic brand that speaks to young women in their 20s like no other - and I care passionately about it. With a fantastic team behind me and an ever-growing readership of vocal, enthusiastic and intelligent young women to create smart and compelling content for, I can't wait to see what 2016 has in store.”
Rebecca replaces Hattie Brett who left The Debrief earlier this month to join The Daily Telegraph. She will take up the position with immediate effect, reporting to Publisher, Lauren Holleyoake.
Culture Editor Jess Commons has been promoted to the position of Deputy Editor.
