New editor for WomanandHome.com

woman&home, the monthly glossy for forever forties women, has appointed Kate Matharu as the new editor of its website, womanandhome.com

Kate joins from fellow IPC Southbank website marieclaire.co.uk, where for more than two years she has been assistant editor. Prior to this, Kate spent two years on the entertainment desk on Marie Claire magazine as entertainment assistant, covering celebrity content.

woman&home editorial director Sue James says: “Kate’s strong editorial background on Marie Claire and extensive web and newsletter experience will be invaluable in developing womanandhome.com. I look forward to working closely with Kate to build even stronger integration between the magazine and website.”

Kate adds: “I’m thrilled to be joining such a successful, award-winning brand and I’m very much looking forward to being a part of the woman&home team. womanandhome.com is attracting a growing network of users, which I hope to increase even further.”

Publishing director Linda Swidenbank adds: “womanandhome.com has gone from strength to strength since its refresh earlier this year, delivering a compelling destination for visitors and advertisers alike. Kate is ideally placed to build on the site’s successes and take it to the next level.”

Kate takes up her new position with immediate effect.