Glamour editor Jo Elvin stands down after 17 years as the magazine cuts back print editions in 'digital first' move

Elvin was today hailed by Condé Nast Chairman Nicholas Coleridge as "one of the All Time Greats" 
Charlie Teather12 October 2017

Less than a week after Glamour magazine revealed its new 'digital first' initiative, editor-in-chief Jo Elvin today announced that she will be standing down from the role.

UK Glamour's editor since its launch, Elvin has been at the helm since 2001 and rendered the magazine the biggest-selling monthly title in Europe in her first four years.

Announcing her move this morning, Elvin said: "It has been an honour to be Glamour’s editor for 17 years. I don’t think I can ever adequately put into words what a wonderful, wild, exhilarating and of course glamorous ride it has been."

"The fact that I have stayed so long tells you a lot about what a fantastic title it is to lead and what an exceptional place Condé Nast has been to work."

"[...] I have to thank an absolutely wonderful team, whose brilliant ideas and boundless energy and passion has made my working days probably more fun than is decent."

"And I want to thank Glamour’s readers who have been so involved in helping us shape the brand that connects with millions, across print, online and beyond. It has truly been a privilege."

"It is no exaggeration at all to say we have helped so many women mine the best out of their lives and that connection is what I will miss most of all."

"I’m excited for what lies ahead, for both myself and for Glamour. I wish the new team every success for the exciting new phase of this wonderful, beloved brand."

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Nicholas Coleridge, Chairman of Condé Nast Britain, said: "Jo Elvin has been the Editor-to-beat in her market for almost two decades, the undisputed Queen of the upper-middle market."

"[...] From the moment I first met her, over a poached eggs-and-avocado breakfast at the Halkin Hotel, I knew she was the perfect Glamour Editor, and have never doubted it since."

"She is witty, sassy, utterly professional, and empathetic with her readers."

"Anyone who has been a guest at the annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards, and heard celebrity after celebrity paying homage to Jo, understands the depth and breadth of her reputation."

"She is one of the All Time Greats."

Elvin's successor is yet to be announced.

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