MOVES: Stephanie Mehta becomes Global Editor of Fortune
Stephanie Mehta, a veteran writer at Fortune has been named Global Editor of Fortune (in effect the foreign editor of the magazine). See managing editor Andy Serwer's memo below. Mehta, whose father is from India and whose mother is from the Philippines, is one of four journalists of South Asian origin to hold similar titles at major U.S. magazines. Fareed Zakaria is editor of Newsweek International; Nisid Hajari is foreign editor of Newsweek; and Bobby Ghosh is international editor of Time (a job Romesh Ratnesar held before him).
From: Andrew Serwer
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:30:28 -0500
To: +TI-FOR-ALL_FORTUNE_EDIT
Subject: From the Managing Editor
I want to tell you about some changes here at Fortune. Our International
Editor, Robert Friedman, is leaving the magazine after seven years on the
job. Robert worked very hard in helping build our global franchise to its
current strong position, and I want to thank him for that.
Replacing Robert will be Stephanie Mehta in a new role as Global Editor.
Stephanie's title reflects that our European and Asian editions will now
mostly contain content that appears in our North American edition. All three
editions will continue to be filled with international content written by
Clay Chandler and Peter Gumbel, as well as globetrotters from the U.S. like
Barney Gimbel, Jeff O'Brien, Brian O'Keefe, John Brodie, Alex Taylor, David
Kirkpatrick, and Adam Lashinsky, all of whom have traveled on assignment
abroad for Fortune recently. (Stephanie herself went to Mexico on the Carlos
Slim cover story last year.)
Fortune remains deeply committed to global coverage. In fact, we are already
preparing for our next global forum. Please join me in thanking Robert for
his years of service. And join me in congratulating Stephanie in her new
role.
-A
Andy Serwer
Managing Editor
FORTUNE Magazine
Read Mehta's article about Carlos Slim, mentioned above: "Carlos Slim, the richest man in the world."
Earlier on SAJAforum:
- Five questions for Nisid Hajari, foreign editor of Newsweek (Oct. 2007)
- Bobby Ghosh becomes World Editor of Time; Romesh Ratnesar goes on book leave (Sept. 2007)
- Fareed Zakaria on The Daily Show - again (Jan. 2008)
Stephanie - Congatulations from Kavita and me. It's a huge achievement. We are proud of you.
Posted by: Bipin Shah | January 19, 2008 at 01:55 AM
STEF:
with fortune besides you can you now show me the safest investments, smart picks and sure strategies.
did you see delhi-based amity university's full page ad in last week's newsweek. what a great ad. finally, in the global mart, education is on sale. and again, finally, education is what will reduce all global citizens to a inconspicuous equality and a helpless anonymity.
we all, in my community, love you. CONGRATULATIONS.
Posted by: exsqueeze me | January 19, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Many hearty congratulations for remarkable achievement.
Posted by: Prashant shah and family | January 19, 2008 at 09:14 PM
Stephanie, congratulations! I am privilaged to work with your father on architectural projects. He often speaks of you and is very, very proud of all that you have accomplished. We will watch for your work at Fortune. One suggestion, your father has been introducing us to the world of Cricket, perhaps there is another business story there. I am certain your father would be good for a few quotes!
Best wishes,
Marty Powell
Posted by: Martin Powell | January 20, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Stephanie - Congatulations on your huge achievement. We are proud of you. Babubhai, Bhabhi, Darshan, Avani & Ruchika
Posted by: babubhai | January 23, 2008 at 03:47 AM
Stephanie...kudos!! We always knew you would do great things, and it is so true. All of us in Iowa are so proud of your accomplishments, especially Rosemary. We consider it a privilege to know and love the Mehta family!
Trish and Kent Perry
Margaret Deimerly and family
Posted by: Trish Perry | January 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM
fab-fab-fabulous Stef! Great Achievement cousin, congratulations, so proud of you XXX
Posted by: Tet de Grano | January 24, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Hi Stephanie,
Fantastic! Can't wait to hear more about your new role, hope to see you and your family soon. I am so proud of you.
Posted by: Liza Gunderman | January 24, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Hi Stephanie,
Remarkable achievement..congrats.. the Pilipino community is really proud of you.
Regards to your Mom she is one of Alpha family.
Wilfredo Bataclan
Toronto, Canada
Posted by: frelly bataclan | January 26, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Wow Stephanie! Just getting caught up on your significant achievement! Many many congratulations and good luck w/ everything going forward!
Posted by: Kalindi Multani | February 20, 2008 at 05:03 PM