Chioma Nnadi To Replace Edward Enninful As Head Of British Vogue
deadline.comAfter months of speculation, Conde Nast confirmed this morning that Chioma Nnadi, the current editor of US Vogue’s website, has been tapped to replace Edward Enninful as the head of British Vogue.
Nnadi — a native Londoner who has been based in New York since 2010 — will take office on October 9. As part of wider restructuring plans at Conde Nast, Nnadi’s job title will be head of editorial content, rather than editor-in-chief.
She is the first Black woman to hold the top job at the magazine. Nnadi said her focus in the role will be on “digital storytelling” and keeping Vogue “interactive” in a statement given to The Guardian.
Anna Wintour said Nnadi is an “editor and writer with an impeccable reputation” in a separate statement announcing the hire. “She is passionate about fashion, music, and culture, and I couldn’t be happier that she will be leading our editorial and creative teams in London,” Wintour said.
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