Appointment of Lisa Markwell as editor of Independent on Sunday announced by owner via Twitter
The appointment of Lisa Markwell as editor of the Independent on Sunday, a move from her current role as executive editor of The Independent and the i, has been announced by the newspaper's owner via Twitter.Evgeny Lebedev informed Twitter users of the news on Friday afternoon, noting that Markwell is one of two female editors, alongside the London Evening Standard's Sarah Sands.
Appointment: Markwell moves to editor of Independent on Sunday
Very pleased to say the hugely talented @lisamarkwell will edit @indyonsunday. Wish her and her team best of luck
— Evgeny Lebedev (@mrevgenylebedev) April 26, 2013
Other titles Markwell has worked for include Condé Naste, Easy Living and the Sunday Times magazine.That's the second fantastic female Editor in our company - something none of our rivals can match
— Evgeny Lebedev (@mrevgenylebedev) April 26, 2013