Le Temps: Michel Danthe and Frédéric Koller become deputy editors-in-chief
Now that Serge Michel has been appointed to the editorial board of Le Monde in Paris and has left the team, Le Temps is filling the posts of deputy editors-in-chief.
The company envisages a matrix structure that allows for the harmonious management of current topics while at the same time supporting development projects, as detailed in a press release on Wednesday: in addition to managing information, which is headed by an "Info Chief" who changes on a weekly basis, each deputy editor-in-chief is responsible for specific areas. They also ensure direct contact with the heads of department. In addition, one of the five deputies will devote himself exclusively to the digital platforms with immediate effect.
Michel Danthe, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, responsible for the digital platforms from June 20, 2011
Michel Danthe has extensive experience as a journalist and media executive. After initially working for the Journal de Genève, Michel Danthe joined the founding team of the Nouveau Quotidien in 1991, where he headed the "Culture and Society" section. From 1993 to 2003, he was editor-in-chief of Construire at the Federation of Migros Cooperatives before taking over the management of all publications. At the Edipresse media group, he was responsible in particular for the launch of Le Matin Bleu and later became editor-in-chief of Matin Dimanche.
Frédéric Koller, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, responsible for the "International" department from August 1, 2011
Frédéric Koller began his professional career at the Journal de Genève after studying history and sinology in Geneva and Beijing. When Le Temps was founded, he was entrusted - together with three other journalists - with the management of the "Surveys" section. From 2000 to 2006, Frédéric Koller was correspondent in Beijing for Le Temps and other French-language media. For the past five years, Frédéric Koller has been head of the "International" section at Le Temps and is also responsible for a weekly column on foreign policy, which focuses mainly on emerging countries and the challenges facing the old superpowers. Frédéric Koller now takes part in the weekly rotation as "Info Chief" of the editorial board.
In addition to the two new deputies, the following employees are members of the Editorial Board and have been confirmed in their positions:
- Marie-Claude MartinDeputy Editor-in-Chief, responsible for the "Society & Culture" section. She takes part in the weekly rotation as "Info boss".
- François ModouxDeputy Editor-in-Chief, responsible for the "Switzerland" section and the "Debates" section. He is involved in the weekly rotation as "Info Chief".
- Ignace JeanneratDeputy Editor-in-Chief, responsible for the "Economy & Finance" and "Sport" sections. He also takes part in the weekly rotation as "Info Chief".
- Pierre Veya as editor-in-chief and member of the Le Temps management team, ensures a direct link with the "Science & Environment" department and the special editions "Hors-Séries". Together with him, the five deputies form the editorial board of Le Temps. They are responsible for all content on all media.


