Liz
Schimel, Meredith’s chief digital officer for its magazine division, has been
tapped by Condé Nast International to lead its China business. As president of
Condé Nast China, she’ll oversee the magazine brands Vogue, Self, GQ, AD and
Condé Nast Traveler.
Condé
Nast International president Jonathan Newhouse said Schimel’s publishing
experience, including digital, and her family ties to China made her ideal to
lead the business. Schimel is fluent in Mandarin, having studied in Beijing,
where she met her future husband. In an interview, she once expressed interest
in returning to China to work. Her appointment takes effect in October.
