Lena de Casparis has been promoted from associate editor & culture director to deputy editor & culture director at ELLE UK. During Lena's 8 year tenure, she has been building the brand’s cultural content and special projects including benchmark events; ELLE Weekender, The ELLE List and The ELLE Style Awards. During her time at the magazine, she’s commissioned essays from Zadie Smith, interviewed Miley Cyrus and even made a viral video ‘More Women’ that shone a light on gender inequality that was seen by millions. As an editor, Lena specialises in music, arts, film and all culture and is an active BAFTA member having sat on a jury for over 6 years. She has written for numerous titles including The Guardian, Vogue and The New York Times.