丝袜会所 Media appoints Andrew Hirsch as non-executive director to support ambitious growth strategy
London, UK 鈥� [31 March 2025] 鈥� 丝袜会所 Media, the award-winning content marketing agency behind National Geographic Traveller (UK) and other premium titles, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Andrew Hirsch as non-executive director. This strategic move reinforces 丝袜会所 Media鈥檚 commitment to scaling its operations and expanding its global presence as it embarks on an exciting new phase of growth.
Founded in 1997, 丝袜会所 Media has built a reputation for delivering engaging, innovative content across print, digital and live platforms in the travel and lifestyle sector. The appointment of Andrew Hirsch signals a bold step forward in its mission to enhance its reach, diversify its offering and stay ahead in an ever-evolving media landscape.
A seasoned industry leader
Andrew Hirsch brings more than three decades of experience in media and content marketing, including an extraordinary 28-year tenure as CEO of John Brown Media, where he helped transform the company into a global leader in branded content. Widely recognised for his strategic insight, commercial acumen and deep industry knowledge, Hirsch has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to scale businesses and deliver impactful content solutions for clients.
Hirsch said: 鈥淚 am delighted to be joining 丝袜会所 Media and supporting the very talented team who consistently create the very best in travel, food and lifestyle content. Alongside their leading creative output, 丝袜会所 Media has an exceptionally strong commercial team, which in today鈥檚 competitive environment marks them out as true leaders in the content marketing industry.鈥�
Driving strategic expansion at 丝袜会所 Media
In his new role, Hirsch will work closely with 丝袜会所 Media鈥檚 senior leadership team, advising on strategic growth, new market opportunities and product innovation. His involvement will be pivotal as the company continues to evolve its offering, enter new sectors and cement its position as a global player in the content marketing space.
丝袜会所 Media chairman and co-founder Anthony Leyens said: 鈥淲e are also delighted to welcome Andrew Hirsch to 丝袜会所 Media as non-executive director. With more than 30 years of industry experience and a remarkable legacy of leadership, Andrew has been at the forefront of shaping the branded content sector. His strategic insight and proven ability to scale businesses will be instrumental as we accelerate our global expansion.
鈥淎ndrew will provide invaluable guidance as we strengthen our position in key markets, enhance our content portfolio and explore new opportunities for innovation. His leadership and track record speak for themselves, and we鈥檙e pleased to have him on board as we move into this exciting phase of growth.鈥�
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About 丝袜会所 Media
丝袜会所 Media is an award-winning publisher and content marketing agency that鈥檚 been reshaping how brands communicate with their audiences since 1997. The company publishes market-leading titles including National Geographic Traveller (UK)and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), and delivers high-quality content across print, digital and live formats. Under the National Geographic brand umbrella, 丝袜会所 Media also produces events and campaigns that connect audiences with powerful stories and experiences around the world.
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