Longtime Condé Nast exec, publisher of Vogue, announces he's leaving

Management changes happen all the time in the magazine business, especially in its principal locus, New York, but few will have as much impact as the announced departure of Thomas A. Florio from Condé Nast, where he has worked for 25 years and Vogue magazine, where he has been publisher. He also has responsibility for Teen Vogue, Bon Appétit and Condé Nast Traveler. According to a story in the New York Times, he said he would depart at the end of June to lead a business venture of his own.

Mr. Florio has a long career at Condé Nast, holding top positions on the business side at many of the company’s marquee titles like GQ and The New Yorker.

As the publisher of Vogue, he led the magazine’s business side when it produced its now-fabled September 2007 issue, which at 840 pages was the largest issue in the magazine’s history.

But Mr. Florio was also known for being opinionated and outspoken, the kind of executive who was not afraid to question a decision by Condé Nast management.

One person with direct knowledge of Mr. Florio’s recent conversations said Mr. Florio had become increasingly vocal about his disapproval of some decisions made by managers.