The Search for the Magazine’s Next Head of Editorial Content Is Ongoing
Eugénie Trochu has stepped down as head of editorial content at Vogue France, according to an announcement from Condé Nast on Wednesday.
Trochu assumed the role in 2021 during a period of significant restructuring at Condé Nast, which involved replacing senior editors across its publications with a younger, digitally-focused generation tasked with creating content for global audiences.
In a message to staff, Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and Vogue editor-in-chief, described Trochu’s contributions as “invaluable” during her 13 years with the Vogue network. Wintour noted that the search for her replacement is ongoing.
Trochu, a graduate in literature and journalism from La Sorbonne, joined Condé Nast in 2011 as an intern at U.S. Vogue in Paris. She later held roles at Vogue Paris, including fashion editor for the website and fashion and market editor for the magazine. After her appointment as head of editorial content, the publication was rebranded as Vogue France.
In a statement, Trochu said her next steps would involve “creating content that resembles [her], true to [her] tastes, expectations, and views.”
Until a permanent replacement is named, Claire Thomson-Jonville will lead Vogue France in the interim. A creative consultant and editor with experience at publications such as i-D France and Self Service, Thomson-Jonville joined Vogue France as a global contributing editor in September. She oversaw the magazine’s December/January issue, released on Nov. 29, which featured a redesigned layout and typography under the headline “La Renaissance du Chic.”
In related news, Condé Nast France recently announced the departure of Pierre M’Pelé, who stepped down as head of editorial content at GQ France in September after a three-year tenure. His successor, Claire Hazan, will assume the role starting Friday. Hazan, a journalist and producer, previously served as head of podcasts at Spotify for France and Benelux and worked at the Lagardère media group, where she led editorial strategy and digital transformation for titles such as Première and Europe 1.
