Elle Canada announces new editor-in-chief

By

Jennifer Braun

Published
Nov 19, 2016

Elle Canada, one of Canada’s leading fashion, beauty and culture magazines with nearly 1.5 million readers across all platforms, announced on Wednesday Vanessa Craft as the magazine’s new Editor-in-Chief.
 
Craft is a highly respected multiplatform journalist with more than 16 years of experience. She joined Elle Canada as Beauty Director back in 2011.
 

“I’m honoured to lead the country’s most iconic fashion brand,” says Craft in a news statement. “Now, more than ever, women want to connect with an inclusive, intelligent resource and Elle Canada is the ultimate guide to an inspired and powerful life.”
 
Prior to joining Elle Canada, Craft served as Beauty Editor for More magazine (Canadian edition), as well as Editorial Director for Kickette.com.

“I can’t think of a more qualified candidate than Vanessa. She has spent her career building the respect and admiration of audiences in print, online and on social media. As well, Vanessa has mastered the rare ability to build and maintain strong relationships with industry brands,” says Lucie Dumas, Vice President, Group Publisher, TVA Publications, in a news statement.
 
Craft will report directly to Sandra E. Martin, Group Publisher, English magazines at TVA Publications.