Are Media, Australian omnichannel content company for women, has appointed Lisa Hudson to the newly created role of general manager – homes, effective October 16.
Hudson is an experienced media executive in Australia, with a career that spans magazines, newspapers and digital media.
Her resume includes launch editor of the (sydney) magazine; group editor, Fairfax General Magazines; chief executive and publisher, Fairfax Magazines; general manager, Food and Wine, Metro Media, at Fairfax Media; and head of Qantas Wine.
She was also formerly content specialist at Coles, responsible for the Coles magazine.
In her new role, Hudson will lead Are Media’s homes vertical including Better Homes & Gardens, Home Beautiful, Australian House & Garden, Inside Out, Belle, Country Style, Homes to Love and more.
Hudson joins Susan Armstrong, GM – entertainment, Nicky Briger, GM - fashion and beauty, and Nicole Byers, GM – lifestyle in the newly created GM roles, as part of Are Media’s strategy to step up its investment in content verticals and accelerate its transformation to an omnichannel content business.
Are Media CEO, Jane Huxley, said she knows that Hudson will add great value to the business.
"Are Media is the clear market leader in the homes category and Lisa is a fantastic addition to the team," said Huxley.
“One of the most well-regarded media executives in Australia, Lisa has significant experience across all media channels, along with proven change and transformation skills.”
Hudson said she is thrilled to be joining the talented team at Are Media.
"These high-quality, well-loved brands are successful already, with readership on the rise, and I am excited by their future potential across new channels," she said.
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