David J. Hanger re-elected as Chairman of the European Federation of Magazine Publishers
Brussels - The European Federation of Magazine Publishers re-elected David J. Hanger as Chairman of FAEP at this week’s General Assembly.
David J. Hanger has shaped the European representation of magazine publishers in recent years with passion and dedication.
“Magazine publishers play a valuable role in today’s society,” he said. “I look forward to using my position as FAEP’s Chairman to promote the future of professional publishing.”
As Chairman, Hanger looks forward to being a productive partner in the legislative decision making process on issues related to the magazine media. One of his goals as chairman is to continue to promote the Berlin Declaration on the future of the digital press.
“Publishers are investing hundreds of millions of Euros in order to deliver digital content to consumers in new and innovative ways,” Hanger said. “A ubiquitous Periodical Press is a prerequisite to building viable business models and addressing new audiences.”
FAEP is the Brussels based representation of 15.000 magazine publishers throughout Europe, publishing more than 50.000 magazine titles. The organisation is run by its Executive Director Max von Abendroth with a team of three EU Affairs experts.
In addition to his position as FAEP’s chairman, Hanger is also Publisher of Prospect Magazine, a monthly current affairs magazine in the UK. Hanger stepped down as Board Director and Publisher of The Economist a few years ago, having taken the circulation through the one million mark.
David Hanger’s Biography:
David Hanger has held the position of FAEP President since January 2006. He is also Publisher and Chief Executive of Prospect Magazine, a monthly magazine of current affairs and cultural debate in Britain.
Hanger stepped down as Board Director and Publisher of The Economist, having taken the circulation through the one million mark. He is given much of the credit for having the vision and leading the team that raised The Economist from a small, predominantly UK, specialist title to an accepted global brand, commanding a market leader position. His interest in the industry continues as a former Vice-President and now President of FAEP, Chairman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors Think Tank, Vice-President of the History of Advertising Trust, Director of The Advertising Standards Board of Finance and Chairman of The Debating Group.
His past activities include past World President of the IAA, past Chief Examiner CAM International Advertising and Marketing, past Chairman of the European Advertising Tripartite, and Master of the Worshipful Company of Marketors.
