NEW EDITOR: Primedia names Derek Taylor, Editor, Powder Magazine
Powder Magazine has recently announced the appointment of Derek Taylor to the position of Editor. Mr. Taylor will oversee Powder Magazine’s editorial content and direction.
Mr. Taylor joined Powder in 2002 as Associate Editor and was most recently Senior Editor of Powder. Prior to that, Mr. Taylor worked for several national and international media outlets. An east coast native and a graduate of Western State College of Colorado, Mr. Taylor has been an integral part of the Powder editorial team for the past 5 years.
“We are thrilled to have Derek take over the helm at Powder. Derek has a unique and valuable set of skills and with Tom Bie stepping down; it was an obvious choice for us. Derek has the passion and experience to lead the title into the future.” stated Joshua Weis, Publisher.
"Like a lot of skiers, Powder has had a huge influence on my life,” Taylor says. “I look forward to the challenge of bringing that same inspiration to a new generation of skiers. At Powder, the title has always been bigger than the individual and I feel very privileged to take stewardship over one of the most respected brands in the ski industry.”
Tom Bie, former Editor, is moving back to Colorado and will continue on as a Contributing Editor for Powder.
About POWDER MAGAZINE
Since its inception in 1972, POWDER has been the magazine that best represents the true dedicated skier. With the highest quality writing and photography, POWDER publishes the most distinctive and creative magazine for the advanced to expert skier. POWDER is part of PRIMEDIA's Action Sports Group (ASG) that reaches more than 2 million active sports enthusiasts through an integrated network of magazines, online properties, events and television programming.
