Marie-José Desmarais named publisher at Châtelaine

Marie-José Desmarais, the acting editor of Châtelaine, has been named Publisher. This is in addition to her current role as publisher of the French and English editions of LOULOU.The appointment was announced today by Rogers Publishing Ltd., a division of Rogers Media Inc.

Châtelaine, which next year celebrates its 50th anniversary, is one of Quebec's largest and most influential women's titles. It was redesigned in 2002 by Lise Ravary, then Châtelaine's editor-in-chief Lise Ravary. She is currently vice-president and editorial director, women's titles and new print products at Rogers Consumer Publishing.

With Desmarais's appointment, Kerry Mitchell, until now publisher of both English and French magazines, relinquishes her role at Châtelaine.

Desmarais' first priority will be to recruit the publication's next editor-in-chief, who will report directly to her, the release said.