Condé Nast has appointed Nicholas Thompson as editor-in-chief of WIRED (USA).  This marks a return for Nicholas, who previously served as a senior editor of wired, where he worked from 2005 – 2010.  In 2010 he joined The New Yorker as a senior editor and in 2012 was named editor of Newyorker.com.

In his new role, Nicholas will oversee WIRED editorial content and is charged with expanding the brand’s digital and video presence across all platforms and formats, and furthering the reach of WIRED tech authority.  Additionally, he will work closely with Kim Kelleher, the brand’s chief revenue officer and publisher, on business innovations and brand extensions, including new consumer experiences and products. Nicholas, whose appointment is effective from 30 January, will relocate to WIRED's editorial headquarters in San Francisco.

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