Margaret Russell

Margaret Angèle Russell (born June 25 in New Canaan, Connecticut)[1] is the Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, a position she has held since September 2010.[2] She succeeded longtime editor Paige Rense Noland. Russell spearheaded a highly regarded redesign of the magazine, the relaunch of the website, and the launch of AD’s tablet editions.[3]

Prior to joining Architectural Digest, Russell served as VP/Editor in Chief of Elle Decor, a publication that she helped found in 1989. During her tenure, Ms. Russell also created elledecor.com and produced the best-selling Elle Decor book series.[4]

Russell is a trustee of God’s Love We Deliver and the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, having previously served on the boards of DIFFA and the Alpha Workshops.[5][6] Much of her charity work has focused on raising millions of dollars to support HIV/AIDS preventive-education and direct-care programs.

Additionally, Russell is a presidential appointee to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and she’s also a member of the Advisory Council of the Philip Johnson Glass House, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.[7][8]

Russell is the author of several books, including So Chic and Style and Substance.

She lectures frequently on architecture and interior design and has been featured on numerous television shows, including the Bravo series Top Design.[9] Russell is a graduate of Brown University.

References

  1. ↑ "SO WHAT DO YOU DO, MARGARET RUSSELL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ELLE DECOR?". Mediabistro. September 26, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  2. ↑ New Editor of the Stylish at Conde Nast
  3. ↑ Margaret Russell Unveils the New Architectural Digest
  4. ↑ Newly Appointed Editor in Chief Margaret Russell Gives New Life to Architectural Digest
  5. ↑ God’s Love We Deliver – About Us: Leadership
  6. ↑ Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club – Board, Committees and Executive Staff
  7. ↑ President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
  8. ↑ Glass House: Advisory Council
  9. ↑ TV Guide: Margaret Russell
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