Friday, August 30, 2013

Folio: People on the Move

http://www.foliomag.com/2013/people-move-8-29-13#.UiC3A7yYyKw
Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced that Elizabeth Shaw has been named editor-in-chief, Scholastic Parent & Child. Elizabeth’s first issue is the August/September issue. 
Megan Tompkins, former Bicycle Retailer & Industry News editor, promoted to publisher, replacing Marc Sani who is leaving the company to focus on reporting on industry news and events.
Jeff Tkach named new group publisher of Backpacker and Climbing. Tkach started in advertising sales at Backpacker as an account manager and will now lead sales, marketing and events operations for both brands.
Colleen McCarthy named New York Media’s executive director of business development, effective Sept. 3. Most recently, McCarthy was director of business development and strategy at the New York Times.
Andy Friedman named executive director of content and user engagement for Penton's Electrical Energy & Mechanical and Manufacturing & Supply Chain markets.
Matt Vella appointed to senior editor at Time where he will oversee business coverage across all brand platforms. Vella was previously the technology editor at Fortune. And more...