Former Allure Media CEO Chris Janz takes CEO role at HuffPo Australia
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Former Allure Media CEO Chris Janz has been named as CEO of Huffington Post Australia, a joint venture between The Huffington Post and Fairfax Media set to launch in the next three months.
Janz was the founding CEO of Allure Media, a digital publisher responsible for Business Insider, Gizmodo, Lifehacker and PopSugar, which was bought by Fairfax in December 2012 to be part of the company’s Digital Ventures division.
He was with the company for nearly seven years, finishing up in November 2013. He has been working as an independent consultant since leaving the company.
Great news! I know from personal experience that Chris is a great business leader and 1000% (yes, one thousand) spot on for Huffpo. Plays to all his strengths around rich editorial content, social content, and commercialisation.
Great pick. Best in the business.
Of all the people in digital media in Australia, Chris would be amongst the most capable and talented. A quality hire.
Great work leaving Allure for HuffPost!
Great leader and Great guy!!
Well played Mr Janz !!
smart hire
Great hire – congratulations Janzy this looks to be a match made in heaven. I just found myself a new homepage! 🙂
Well done Chris. Great move!
Great choice, HuffPo. Congrats Chris.
Great appointment
Brilliant hire for HuffPo. I couldn’t think of a better fit.