Hearst UK, the leading premium content and experiences business, has appointed Claire Hodgson as the new editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan. Claire will oversee all Cosmopolitan’s brand outputs, including print, digital and experiential.
 
Claire was made Cosmopolitan’s digital editor in November 2015, and promoted to digital editorial director in April last year. Claire will be supported by strong editorial leads, including Stuart Selner on creative, Amy Grier on print and Jess Edwards on digital.

Claire says: “I have read Cosmopolitan since I was a teenager so to be made editor-in-chief is a dream come true. Cosmopolitan is all about uplifting, empowering and championing young women everywhere, spotlighting new voices and creating a sense of community. It not only epitomises diversity and inclusivity, but has built a reputation for fearless, award-winning investigative journalism that will continue to underpin everything we do. I am thrilled to be taking the helm at such an exciting time for Cosmopolitan and have the opportunity to work with such a talented team, who are just as obsessed with the brand as I am.”