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Adam Baidawi is QCondé Nast today announced a new global editorial director, effective immediately, succeeding Will Welch.
“Adam has every reason to lead Q “Because he is first and foremost a writer and journalist, he is a cultural thinker at a time when culture needs to be considered and even questioned,” Anna Wintour, chief content officer at Condé Nast, said in a statement. “He has worked around the world, has a global sensibility, a wealth of intelligence and style, and has an easy working relationship with editors.” This is someone who QReaders can expect to have a lot of fun challenging accepted wisdom about modern masculinity and the worlds of celebrity, sport and fashion. “
Baidawi led the British Q Head of editorial content since 2021 and deputy global editorial director Q. In this role, he doubled revenue from flagship events including Person of the Year Q Hero, and has overseen covers including Paul Mescal, Malala Yousafzai and Charli XCX. Previously, Baidawi, who is of Iraqi and Australian descent, served as ” Q From 2018 to 2021, he served as the magazine’s youngest-ever editor in the Middle East and as The New York Times’ Australian correspondent.
In this position, he will oversee QCovers the editorial vision and content strategy for the global network of 12 owned and operated editions and will oversee forkled by Mano Sundaresan. First printed edition of Baidawi Q Will be held in September 2026.
“lead Q “We will enter a new era and build on the legacy of the great editors I grew up admiring,” Baidawi said in a statement.Q Has the extraordinary power to define conversations around style, culture and masculinity. I’m looking forward to using this power in new and surprising ways. I thank Anna and our global team for their trust. We have ambitious work ahead. “
