Just as the U.S. portion of the Hearst and Lagardère deal closed,
Esquire publisher Kevin O'Malley was named the new publisher of
Elle. He has no women's mag experience but
does have strong relationships with major retailers and fashion designers, Hearst publishing director Michael Clinton tells
Women's Wear Daily.
Former
Elle publisher Kevin
Martinez has moved down the masthead to the position of associate publisher, and Hearst execs are now searching for an
Esquire publisher.
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