1 November, 2006
Cuisine Editor's position disestablished New editorial team formed
Fairfax Magazines has made the decision to disestablish the position of editor of Cuisine. As a consequence, editor
Simon Wilson will leave the magazine after the completion of the summer issue which goes on sale in December 2006.
Overall management of Cuisine will now be provided by editorial director Michal McKay who already works closely with the
Cuisine team and is editor of NZ House & Garden. Michal will lead a Cuisine editorial team comprised of food editors Lauraine Jacobs and Ray McVinnie, the
magazines expert contributors and the very experienced and dedicated in-house team.
Publishing consultant Julie Dalzell and wine consultant Kathie Bartley will continue to assist the team.
Simon Wilson made a significant contribution to Cuisine during his editorship and has successfully overseen the magazine
through a period of intense competition. Testament to Simon's achievements over the last two and a half years is the
fact that Cuisine remains New Zealand's best selling and most read food title. The magazine was also awarded the title
of world's best food magazine at the Gourmet Voice World Media Awards 2006.
Lynley Belton, GM Fairfax Magazines says, "Simon has positioned the magazine well for the future, having maintained our
number one spot. We are extremely grateful for the contribution he has made during his time as editor.
"This decision has not been taken lightly and comes after a period of consultation and is in the context of the current
Fairfax-wide staff restructuring exercise.
"We're now looking forward to the new team working on some exciting innovations for the publication in the new year.
"One of the factors in the success of Cuisine has been the involvement of a community of the country's top food and wine
experts. We plan to build on this strength to develop specialist leadership in each of the major sections of the
magazine. This will ensure that Cuisine remains New Zealand's leading food, wine and good living title," says Lynley.
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