New management structure at the Observer
Beobachter editor-in-chief Balz Hosang will assume overall journalistic responsibility for all activities of the consumer magazine in spring 2008. He is handing over the editorship at his own request at this time. A new editor-in-chief will be appointed in the coming months.
Beobachter editor-in-chief Balz Hosang will assume overall journalistic responsibility for all activities of the consumer magazine in spring 2008. He is handing over the editorship at his own request at this time. A new editor-in-chief will be appointed in the coming months.
In addition to the Beobachter title, Hosang's future area of responsibility will also include the journalistic management of the compact supplements, the advisory center, online activities, the book publishing house, media partnerships and new projects.
Following the relaunch in March, the Beobachter is aiming for further growth in all areas, which requires broad support from the operational management, according to a statement from the publisher Axel Springer Schweiz. According to the publisher, various editorial and consulting projects are about to be launched. In addition to the Beobachter magazine and the consulting center, an independent team is also being set up for the "Compact Supplements and Line Extensions" division.
According to Ralph Büchi, CEO of Axel Springer Switzerland, Balz Hosang will be responsible for continuity, journalistic quality and optimal networking of all activities in this growth process.
In addition to the new editor-in-chief, other positions in the management structure will also be filled in the coming months. Roland Wahrenberger, member of the Group Management of Axel Springer Switzerland, will continue to head the Beobachter publishing house. Balz Hosang will remain a member of the extended management of Axel Springer Switzerland in his new function.
In addition to the Beobachter title, Hosang's future area of responsibility will also include the journalistic management of the compact supplements, the advisory center, online activities, the book publishing house, media partnerships and new projects.
Following the relaunch in March, the Beobachter is aiming for further growth in all areas, which requires broad support from the operational management, according to a statement from the publisher Axel Springer Schweiz. According to the publisher, various editorial and consulting projects are about to be launched. In addition to the Beobachter magazine and the consulting center, an independent team is also being set up for the "Compact Supplements and Line Extensions" division.
According to Ralph Büchi, CEO of Axel Springer Switzerland, Balz Hosang will be responsible for continuity, journalistic quality and optimal networking of all activities in this growth process.
In addition to the new editor-in-chief, other positions in the management structure will also be filled in the coming months. Roland Wahrenberger, member of the Group Management of Axel Springer Switzerland, will continue to head the Beobachter publishing house. Balz Hosang will remain a member of the extended management of Axel Springer Switzerland in his new function.
