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Juliana Stock to Become President of Hearst Magazines

Effective January 1, 2027, Juliana Stock will lead Hearst Magazines while Debi Chirichella moves to the role of chair.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People

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Juliana Stock will step down from her position as president of marketing and digital at A+E Global Media to become president of Hearst Magazines on January 1, 2027. She will succeed current president Debi Chirichella, who is transitioning into the role of chair for the group.

Why it matters

The leadership change aims to leverage Stock's extensive background in media and marketing to drive the next phase of growth for the publisher. Stock will work alongside existing leadership to manage the company's significant portfolio of brands and digital platforms.

Hearst Magazines maintains a portfolio of over 30 brands and 175 websites across the U.S. market. This scale supports a global presence that includes 200 total magazine editions.

The players

Juliana Stock

She is the incoming president of Hearst Magazines and former president of marketing and digital at A+E Global Media.

Debi Chirichella

She is the outgoing president of Hearst Magazines who is transitioning to the role of chair.

Hearst Magazines

This publishing company manages a vast portfolio of media brands and digital websites worldwide.

Steven R. Swartz

He is an executive at Hearst who will oversee the new leadership transition.

Jordan Wertlieb

He is an executive at Hearst who will oversee the new leadership transition.

The details

Stock joins Hearst Magazines following a tenure at A+E Global Media that began in 2013 and included her most recent role as president of marketing and digital. She will report to Steven R. Swartz and Jordan Wertlieb, joining an executive team that recently added Chris Berend as chief content and experience officer in the summer of 2026.

Timeline

  1. Juliana Stock joined A+E Global Media in 2013.

  2. Debi Chirichella began serving as president of Hearst Magazines in 2020.

  3. Stock was promoted to president of marketing and digital at A+E Global Media in 2025.

  4. Chris Berend joined Hearst Magazines in the summer of 2026.

  5. Juliana Stock begins her role as president of Hearst Magazines on January 1, 2027.

Market Landscape

This transition marks the latest evolution in the century-long leadership trajectory of the publisher. The appointment reflects the company's broader strategy to integrate digital growth experts into long-standing media institutions.

Readers and subscribers should not expect immediate changes to the accessibility or pricing of current digital and print products. The transition focuses on high-level corporate strategy and future content development.

The takeaway

Large media organizations are increasingly prioritizing digital-native leaders to navigate the transition between legacy print and online growth. Strategic hires like Stock emphasize a shift toward cross-platform integration to sustain relevance in a competitive media market.

What happens next

Juliana Stock will officially assume her duties as president of Hearst Magazines on January 1, 2027.

Further reading

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