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just-style.com Announces News and Insights Editor Appointment
In this role Michelle will be responsible for generating news and insight content on companies and developments in European, US and Asian markets, as well as emerging economies. just-style.com is owned by business-to-business online publisher Aroq.
Michelle started her career as a features writer for Central Independent Newspapers, and for the past six years has worked in editorial roles for sister sites just-food.com and just-drinks.com.
Leonie Barrie , managing editor at just-style.com said: "Our global remit, coupled with the complexity of the apparel supply chain and our discerning readership made this role a crucial hire. Michelle shone through in a particularly competitive recruitment process alongside very strong external candidates."
Michelle holds an NCTJ Newspaper Journalism qualification, a Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR from Dublin Business School and a degree in English Literature from the Open University.
Aroq's CEO, Richard Jackson , commented: "Michelle's move within the Aroq group demonstrates the obvious benefits for media owners in growing their own talent. Aroq will continue to invest in just-style as an important strategic asset within our portfolio."
The appointment completes a year of new hires for Aroq as the company expands its products and reach on the back of strong industry demand. New recruits include marketing director
John Newton , corporate account managers
Kira Bahia and Harjit Abbi , and
Calum MacRae , who joined to head-up QUBE, Aroq's real-time automotive intelligence service.
About Aroq Limited
Aroq Limited is an online publisher that serves the business to business market through a network of industry specific websites. This includes just-style.com, which specialises in the clothing and footwear industry, with a particular focus on the fashion supply chain.
Each site has its own editorial team, backed up by analysts and contributors located around the world, ensuring constant global coverage. The websites provide a unique blend of news, in depth analysis and insights delivered in regular columns, blogs, management briefings, interviews, webinar and newsletters.
For further information please contact John Newton at Aroq Limited on +44(0)1527-573-734, or e-mail john.newton@aroq.com.