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Vogue Phases Out Editor-in-Chief Role as Anna Wintour Shifts to Global Leadership

Condé Nast has eliminated the editor-in-chief title worldwide in favor of a head of editorial content role under Wintour’s supervision.

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Overview

  • Anna Wintour ended her 37-year run as American Vogue editor-in-chief, becoming the last to hold the title before its formal retirement across all editions.
  • She retains her roles as Condé Nast’s chief content officer and Vogue’s global editorial director, overseeing strategy for nearly every title except The New Yorker.
  • The 2021 restructuring seeks to unify editorial voices across Condé Nast and streamline operations in response to digital disruption and economic challenges.
  • Condé Nast is conducting a global search for the first head of editorial content at American Vogue to manage day-to-day operations under Wintour’s oversight.
  • Under Wintour’s tenure, Vogue evolved into a multi-platform brand with initiatives such as the Vogue app, the Vogue 100 Club membership program and the Vogue World live event series.