Max Baker

Editorial Lead

Kew

Over the past year, I have worked to strengthen Kew magazine both editorially and visually, ensuring it better reflects the breadth, ambition and impact of Kew’s work. For Kew, championing the the extraordinary beauty of Kew Gardens and Kew Wakehurst is always a priority, while also connecting that experience to our mission in science, conservation, culture and community engagement.

Working closely with our new agency CPL One, I have helped evolve the magazine’s look and feel, introducing a more contemporary and engaging visual approach while retaining the authority and warmth members value. I have also shifted the editorial balance to give greater prominence to Kew’s scientific work, helping members to better understand the work done by Kew’s 500+ science staff, and the tangible impact their membership helps make possible.

We have brought this to life through major features and distinctive creative treatments. Our celebration of 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank included a cover featuring ambassador Cate Blanchett, alongside bespoke paper artwork that introduced a new visual medium for the magazine and proved highly effective. We have also highlighted Kew’s community outreach, championed children’s programming in fresh and imaginative ways, and given greater space to art, sculpture and the wider cultural programme across the Gardens.

Another important development has been the expansion of our behind-the-scenes section, to reveal more of the essential work that members may not normally encounter, from scientific research and horticulture to conservation partnerships and operational expertise. Throughout the magazine, I have also made a conscious effort to feature more people in our photography: the staff whose knowledge and dedication drive Kew’s work, and the communities in the UK and around the world who participate in and benefit from it.

Delivering these changes has required close coordination across a large, diverse group of stakeholders, balancing different priorities while maintaining a clear editorial vision. The result is a magazine that feels more vibrant, more human and more purposeful, and that gives members a stronger sense of connection to Kew and the mission they help support. It also creates clearer links between membership, participation, national and global impact.

Sean Boyle

Editor

European Medical Journal

Since joining the European Medical Journal as Editor, I’ve had the privilege to work across 18 unique therapy areas, lead its editorial team and deliver essential open-access information to hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals (HCPs) worldwide.

I am proud that our editorial strategy has been designed to address the most pressing challenges of today. In a highly saturated market, in which AI-generated content, misinformation, academic malpractice are on the rise, EMJ’s focus is to deliver accurate, trusted, and innovative publications that reflect the diversity and versatility of European healthcare.  

And this focus has paid off - 2026 has been an exceptional year. We’ve published 19 bespoke journals and specialty-specific supplement publications (so far!). Our website subscribers are nearing the million mark. The EMJ podcast has been nominated for PPA Audio Content of the Year, and we’ve interviewed over 150 international leaders, experts and pioneers in the healthcare space.

Earlier this year, EMJ developed a new style of abstract commentary article, which increased organic submissions by 40% and has been celebrated by our readers for bridging the gap between researchers and frontline healthcare staff. We have also expanded and deepened our relationships with peer researchers and HCPs, launching 13 peer advisory panels, that offer independent insights peer feedback, ensuring that patient care and scientific accuracy remain front and centre in everything we do.

We’ve also launched 9 new collaborative projects with major European healthcare societies, building bridges between health systems and specialisms to foster growth and promote free, reflective and essential knowledge sharing.

And we’re not stopping. The final quarter of 2026 will see the launch of a new journalist-led podcast, The Social Dose, and a revamped EMJ Podcast, both of which will have an expanded focus on prevention, health policy, regulation and sustainability.

I have to stress that none of these achievements would be possible without EMJ’s 15-person strong editorial team of journal leads, copyeditors, coordinators and reporters. Their talent, curiosity and capacity to innovate are second to none, and EMJ’s growth, innovation and success are a reflection of them. 

Kenya Hunt

Editor-in-Chief

ELLE UK

I’m honoured to be nominated by the BSME community, a recognition I proudly share with my sharp, spirited team. When I took the helm in 2022, my mission was to question and modernise what a fashion magazine can be; prove luxury fashion and inclusivity are not mutually exclusive; and show that a legacy media brand can evolve into a multiplatform ecosystem without losing its heart.

At ELLE, I hold two quotes dear. The first is from founding editor Brandon Holley who when launching the title in 1985 described the magazine as guiding a new generation ‘fumbling their way towards tomorrow.’ Her words are so relevant now in a world entangled with smart phones, the distortions of AI and extreme cultural and political divides. The second is from Maya Angelou: 'People will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel.' Our greatest success is making sure our audience feels seen, heard and empowered no matter where they find us. 

Rather than gate-keeping fashion for an exclusive one percent, we invite a diverse spectrum of women in, giving them access to icons and the voices of their generation. In the past year, we’ve been proud to publish Gloria Steinem’s final essay, a reflection on the liberation of ageing that she wrote for ELLE weeks before her passing; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s profound thoughts on how getting dressed helped her navigate grief; Rebecca Solnit's guide to harnessing hope; and Lena Dunham’s joyful life lessons on healing. And we're intentional about commissioning visionary women image-makers and stylists to work with us on our compelling covers.

Around a constellation of powerful women and stories, ELLE’s world has expanded to include our membership community, ELLE COLLECTIVE, which brings our magazine to life, as well as digital, social, events and video. Each platform deepens our relationship with our audience.

Our editorial conviction has yielded meaningful results: our print circulation is up 4% YOY. We sold out an unprecedented three print runs of our DEC ’25 issue, followed by sold-out runs of our JUN ’26 and JUL’26 issues. And in 2025, we achieved our highest revenue in half a decade.

My belief in opening doors extends beyond ELLE. Through ROOM Mentoring, the grassroots initiative I founded in 2015, I advocate for marginalised talent and a fairer pipeline for the UK fashion and media industries.

Nicola Jeal

Editor in chief

The Times

Each week I aim to have a big exclusive that can hold the front page of the Times newspaper,  whether it is Malala on her PTSD or Lulu on her alcoholism, it is important to make the Saturday Times print product as compelling as it can be and the magazine plays a huge part in that. 

Across the week though online is more important to me. I will determine when and how magazine articles are published to ramp up the Times website daily. 

I am always  looking for original smart features that get people talking, whether that is sending Sophia Money-Coutts on a swingers cruise in the Med or getting one of the first big interviews with Charlie Kirk at a rally. 

I think my broad range of readers means I need to give everyone a reason to subscribe or buy and read, so balancing a mix each week is essential. 

That mix, for me, should include a first class celebrity interview,  brilliant writing and a huge dose of humour. I always want the magazine to have something unexpected, so it is a treat and a surprise each week. 

 Online I have made the magazine a success.  In the past year, it  has brought in the most sign-ups per article on thetimes.com. And  its online audience has increased by more than 50% in the last 12 months. 

I see this as  crucial to the future of long-form magazine content. 

To me, being  open-minded and open generally to a wide range of ideas and writers is vital to survive in an increasingly overcrowded media market, with competition from Substack to TikTok. 

So a sensitive story about incest between a father and daughter, written by the daughter Sophia Greenwood, gets its place in the magazine alongside political interviews with Andy Burnham, Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage. We are a very broad church. And I aim to keep it that way each week.

Louise Parfitt

Managing Editor

Edge!

I am proud to be nominated by my peers for my editorship of Edge! I became editor in 2024, when the magazine came to CPL One from another agency. It has been fantastic to establish a solid and productive relationship with the Institute of Leadership and its members. Along with the wider CPL One team, I have immersed myself in the face-to-face events and online offerings in order to get to know the audience and its needs, and we have been able to suggest and enact some changes to make the magazine more accessible for people at all stages of their leadership journey, no matter their professional background. This has included a focus on the voices of young and emerging leaders, with a regular 'In Conversation’ feature in which an emerging leader and their manager/CEO sit down for an honest conversation about career journeys, ambitions and challenges, and a sector focus each issue.

We are keen to recognise the importance of wellbeing and good mental health, and the challenges and opportunities of neuro-diversity among leaders and employees. We encourage discussion and have opened up a 'debate' section that offers a differing perspectives on issues examined in our lead feature. I am delighted that members are now regularly offering contributions to this section.

I am very lucky that, as well as a supportive client team, I have a brilliant team at CPL One working with me on Edge, including our very talented designer Robyn, in-house writers who do a fabulous job telling people's stories, solid subbing and proofing support, and others who all contribute to making Edge what it is. We are constantly looking to evolve and improve: we refreshed the look and feel of the magazine in 2025, and we are currently holding a reader survey, the results of which we will use to guide our planning for 2027 and beyond.

I feel so fortunate to work on Edge – I get to interview to inspirational people, both who have achieved great things at well-known institutions and those making a difference on other frontlines. It really is a joy.

Bill Prince

Editor-in-Chief

Wallpaper*

Founded as a print magazine in 1996, Wallpaper* has evolved into a multi-channel media brand with a strong track record of discovering next-generation talents and creative matchmaking. Thanks to teamwork and a strong relationship with a growing audience similarly entranced by the worlds of architecture, design, art, culture, watches, jewellery, fashion, beauty, technology, transportation, travel and hospitality, Wallpaper* is in the enviable position of publishing 12 print issues a year (against a continuing decline in the market for physical product), complemented by a successful and resilient digital model that reflects the strong editorial authority and unique global positioning of a title born 30 years ago.

Joining as Editor in Chief in 2024 (prior to which I devised and launched The Week’s luxury supplement, The Blend, in 2023), has given me the rare opportunity to apply five decades’ experience in periodical journalism to a brand that continues to serve as a cornerstone of the global design network. (My career started on the music ‘inkies’ – Sounds and NME – after which I joined Q, followed by a 23-year stint as deputy editor of British GQ.) 

Since taking up the role (preceded by a year serving as Acting Editor in Chief, 2022-23), Wallpaper* has continued to innovate - introducing a deeper-dive Weekendpaper* newsletter; launching two mid-form video series, ‘The Stuff That Surrounds’ and ‘Work in Process’, both of which explore the creative lives of makers, designers and artists; and expanding our exhaustive index of American creative talent – the Wallpaper* US400. 

Wallpaper’s 30th year in print has been marked by the highly-anticipated return in print of our inimitable Travel Guides - four titles that buck the trend for digital-only recommendations - Wallpaper.com passing 2m monthly page views for the first time, and the kind of creative collaborations that continue to define Wallpaper’s tireless advocacy. These include the second in a series of books published in partnership with Rolex, a partnership with Milan-based architect/designers NM3 on bespoke furniture for our Salone del Mobile pop-up store, and welcoming three world-renowned creatives to serve as guest editors on our our 356-page October anniversary issue: Carrie Mae Weems, Palace Skateboards and Es Devlin, the last of which included a special llimited edition featuring a unique ‘concertina’ cover.  of which continue to perform brilliantly online.

Louise Robinson

Editorial Director

Saga Publishing

When I joined Saga, it was to edit the print magazine which, at the time, felt like a very big job. Nearly eight years on, I find myself at the helm of a multi-platform content business which interacts with millions of people over 50 every month.

This remarkable transformation, which started in earnest a mere three years ago, is down to Saga Publishing’s brilliant team of dedicated journalists and creatives who go over and above every single day. Because of their hard work our empire now consists of a website which attracts 1.7 visitors a month, a collection of award-winning newsletters with industry busting open rates which are sent to over 700,000 subscribers at least twice a week and, most recently, two new hugely successful podcasts Experience is Everything and Experience is Everything: The Health Edition.

This week we introduced our new host of Experience is Everything, Lorraine Kelly, who follows in the footsteps of the late Jenni Murray and Susie Dent. It has been staggeringly successful since we first launched in December, achieving 972,032 full episode listens, and 12,497,557 social views. I have also overseen a new social media strategy on Instagram and Facebook, which attracts 200,000 visits to the website a month, and introduces Saga to a younger generation.

This is all without neglecting the much-loved print magazine, which attracts over 1,000 letters a month, and includes a stellar line-up of columnists, including Sir Trevor McDonald and acerbic agony aunt Anne Robinson, plus Dr Mark Porter on health and Paul Lewis on money. Anne’s columns regularly rank among the ‘most read’ stories on Apple News. We regularly attract top talent for our covers, including Martin Clunes, Mary Berry, and Richard Osman, and our exclusive interviews often make headlines, such as Ricky Gervais’s plans to marry his long-term partner.

It’s been a busy three years, but I am proud to be championing people over 50 – the UK’s fastest growing demographic – in so many innovative ways. I am celebrating my 40th anniversary in journalism this year, and – like many of our readers – I have no plans to start slowing down!

Donna Sharpe

Editor

Flood Industry

Being nominated for this award - and reading the incredible words Simon wrote - made me pause and reflect on the past two years, something you rarely think to do when you’re in the throes of running a magazine. Looking back, I feel a huge sense of pride in what we have achieved and such gratitude for the opportunity to leap into an unknown world.

Stepping into the flood sector and launching a brand-new title in such a technical field with zero knowledge should have been daunting, but it has easily become the greatest professional adventure of my career. While I was not - and never will be - a technical expert in what is an incredibly complex topic, I instantly fell in love with the passion and dedication of the people in this industry. Flooding is deeply personal; its impact is as human as it gets, and learning about the work being done to protect communities drives me every single day.

I realised early on that Flood Industry could be far more than just a source of information. It had the potential to become a tangible hub for the wider sector - a place not only for news, case studies, and thought leadership, but for community, recognition, celebration, and collaboration. For the power of content to run much deeper.

My commitment from day one has been to show up, listen, and truly integrate into the sector. By building genuine relationships, I have strived to understand what matters most to our readers, where the pain points lie, and how we can best serve them. To have built something meaningful from the ground up that makes a real difference to an industry I respect so much - and to have that recognised with this nomination is an absolute privilege.