Debi Chirichella Named President of Hearst Magazines

She's aiming to enhance the print product while diversifying revenue streams

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Debi Chirichella was named president of Hearst Magazines today, after serving in the role in an interim capacity for a little over three months.

Before she was named acting president in July, she had been executive vice president and chief financial officer. Chirichella joined the company in 2011.

“She has expertly led the division over the past several months, and we are confident in the future as Debi and her team continue to build on the legacy of our great brands around the world,” said Hearst president and CEO Steven Swartz.

Chirichella will be tasked with continuing to grow the media company’s subscription business after the publisher released a metered paywall and invested in diversifying its revenue strategies, such as adding events and branded products.

“This

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