New Idea names Louisa Hatfield editor-in-chief with Kim Wilson departing the magazine
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Pacific Magazines has named Louisa Hatfield as editor-in-chief of flagship women’s weekly brand New Idea, following a decision by Kim Wilson not to return following maternity leave.
Hatfield has been acting editor-in-chief for the past 12 months. Wilson leaves the role after five years.
Hatfield has previously been editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day, TV Week, Take 5 and NW. She has also worked for The Sydney Morning Herald and Sunday Magazine and spent three years in TV as executive producer of Nine’s Mornings program.
