Future, the special-interest media group has announced a number of changes within its senior publishing team, with new leadership for its automotive, music-making and sports portfolios.

The changes come during a sustained period of development and evolution for Future, as its core portfolios grow into multi-platform businesses, encompassing print, online and an increasing number of live events.

Following the departure of Automotive Group Publisher Paul Sloggett for personal reasons, the moves see some of the most experienced members of Future’s publishing team bringing their skills to bear in new parts of the business.

Richard Schofield leaves the Sports group to replace Sloggett as Group Publisher of Automotive with a mandate to develop the group’s print and events business and research new online opportunities. Schofield successfully led Future’s entry into cycling online – launching the BikeRadar Network, which now regularly attracts over 3m unique users a month. His previous experience in the auto sector includes time as Head of Marketing for Emap’s automotive division.

Katherine Raderecht becomes Group Publisher for Sports after a number of years at the helm of Future’s music-making portfolio, which most recently saw the successful launch of Future’s latest online Network, MusicRadar. As well as the continued development of BikeRadar, Katherine’s appointment will help deliver an accelerated expansion of the group’s events activity.

Former Publishing Development Director, Mia Walter returns from maternity leave to become Publishing Director of Future’s music-making portfolio. A Future veteran of 12 years with extensive marketing expertise, Mia also brings to the group a breadth of experience from her time as head of publishing in many of Future’s most important sectors, such as games and entertainment.

Simon Wear is Chief Operating Officer of Future UK:

“A reshuffle of our senior publishing team greatly benefits our developing business and allows us to transfer a wealth of skills and experience into areas of the company with specific business needs. With decades of publishing experience between them , the leadership of Katherine, Mia and Richard will continue the development and growth of our portfolios as we evolve into a media group with a multi-platform portfolio of print, online and live events.”

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