David Munk appointed to lead publication following Lenore Taylor’s resignation
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Guardian Australia He appointed David Munk as his new editor after Lenore Taylor resigned in February after nearly a decade on the job.
British-born Munk served for five years under Taylor as deputy editor of the Australian edition and has held senior editorial roles with the organization in the United Kingdom. He flew from England to serve as editor following Taylor’s sudden departure.
Munk, former foreign assistant editor Guard The UK-based head of world news for the UK Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers said he was delighted with the appointment, which was made permanent on Monday.
“From small beginnings, the Guardian is now a crucial part of Australian society and the rapidly changing media landscape,” Munk said in a statement.
“Thanks to three amazing previous editors, we have built something special across the country, and I will make it my mission to make sure we continue to deliver our readers, viewers and listeners the bold, groundbreaking and fiercely independent journalism they have come to expect from our amazing staff.”
Guardian News and Media editor-in-chief Katherine Viner said Munk brought “great enthusiasm, creativity, openness and commitment to his work”.
Munk’s official appointment marks the beginning of a new era for the left-wing publication. Taylor was the longest-serving editor in the country when he resigned in February. But his sudden departure follows months of tension between Taylor and his most senior colleague in the country, local chief executive Rebecca Costello.
Taylor said the new appointment has ended Guard in safe hands. “He was a great MP and I think he would make a great editor,” he said Monday.
Kishor Napier-Raman is senior business writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. He previously worked as a CBD columnist and reporter in the federal parliament press gallery.Connect with: X or email.
