KO Média is pleased to announce several appointments to its team. These announcements consolidate its vision of having a single, stronger editorial line, from coast to coast, under one leadership, facilitating the delivery of national programs for advertisers.

KO Média is therefore proud to announce the appointment of Joanie Pietracupa as Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Canada, a position she will continue to assume for ELLE Quebec and VÉRO. Joanie will be supported by Joanna Fox as ELLE Canada’s Associate Editor. Théo Dupuis-Carbonneau becomes Head of Beauty content for ELLE Quebec and ELLE Canada, and Isabel Beaudry becomes Art Director for ELLE Quebec and ELLE Canada. Annie Horth, assisted by Estelle Gervais, will remain Creative Director for both brands. The new team will continue to work with top freelancers across Canada to always deliver an inclusive and inspiring point of view with relevant, intelligent and cultural content.

The Toronto sales team is also proud to welcome Marcelle Wallace as National Sales Director, and Marni Armour as Sales Director.

KO Média is also announcing the appointment of Cynthia Quellet as Director of Digital Content. Cynthia will oversee the digital activities of the entire KO Média Group (ELLE Quebec, ELLE Canada, VÉRO, Josée di Stasio). She will be supported by Camille Cardin-Goyer as ELLE Canada’s Digital Content Manager, Julie Mathieu as VÉRO’s Digital Content Manager, Laure-Anne Payrard, continuing her duties at the helm of Josée di Stasio’s website and Alex Gonthier as a Digital Content Assistant. Earlier this summer, KO Média also welcomed Paula Ceballos as National Sales Director, digital expertise.The creation of this new team is part of the company’s vision to consolidate its strong digital presence on every plateform.

Finally, the sales team is delighted to announce the promotion of Karine Marquis as Director of Content and Client Strategy. Karine will continue to create world class campaigns for KO Media’s partners with the help of Vanessa Risch who recently joined the team as Multiplatform Project Manager.

“2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but we are happy to finish it on this positive note and I am proud to say that the KO Média team is ready to face the new year with passion and creativity in order to always offer the best to its readers and advertisers,” confirms Sophie Banford, Publisher and General Manager.