François Mauron becomes new editor-in-chief at La Liberté
François Mauron is to become the new editor-in-chief of the newspaper La Liberté. The 52-year-old currently heads the regional editorial department of the French-language Fribourg newspaper. He takes up his post on December 1, replacing Serge Gumy, who is taking over as editor of Saint-Paul.
Mauron plans to further develop Saint-Paul's four titles, the publisher announced Friday. In addition to La Liberté are the La Gruyère, La Broye Hebdo and Le Messager. The editorial offices at the three locations in Fribourg, Bulle and Payerne will be retained. Furthermore, the new editor-in-chief plans to strengthen the Internet presence.
Serge Gumy, 51, will become director of the Saint-Paul media group on December 1. He succeeds Thierry Mauron, who is retiring after ten years at the helm. (SDA)
