BONNIER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director, People & Culture
- People
Alison leads all aspects of human resources including recruitment, benefits administration and employee relations, with an emphasis on identifying and executing initiatives to drive company culture and employee engagement. Prior to her current role, Alison was Bonnier's HR director for four years, and also held several other positions with the company including senior production manager where she oversaw the print production process for multiple brands.
Before joining Bonnier in 2005, Alison began her career in media at Orlando Sentinel Communications where she worked in the advertising sales department. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management. Alison lives with her family in Oviedo, Florida. In her spare time she can be found reading, spending time outdoors, or shopping at Costco.
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- Editor - in - Chief, Cruising World Nothing
Editor-in-Chief, Cruising World Nothing compares to the childlike exuberance I feel every time I head out the cut on a new adventure, able to steer any heading I choose. That's what this cruising life is all about, and that's what ultimately landed me here at Bonnier.
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- Editor - in - Chief, Islands Growing
Editor-in-Chief, Islands Growing up, I never traveled much. Now with the opportunity to visit so many of the world's most amazing destinations, I vowed to not only introduce my son to the adventure of travel, but also impart to him the knowledge and appreciation of other cultures.
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- Sales Representative, Open Season Sportsman 's Expos
Sales Representative, Open Season Sportsman's Expos The outdoors has consumed my life for as long as I can remember. My wife would tell you it is all I think about, and she would be right. I'm lucky to be able to bring my passion for the outdoors and incorporate it into my work every day.
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- Executive Editor, Fish Group Fishing
Executive Editor, Fish Group Fishing defined my childhood. It gave me a sense of success and showed me soul-stirring beauty. When I fish with friends, bonds form. If I fish alone, stress fades like fog on a sunny morning. It fuels me like nothing else.
Copy Chief Upon joining the Bonnier family in 2008, I discovered a place that values hard work while also understanding the need to relax and recharge. Bonnier's incredible work-life balance allows me time to decompress and just plain have fun at my favorite home away from home: Orlando-area theme parks.
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- Editor - in - Chief, Sailing World Stick
Editor-in-Chief, Sailing World Stick a kid in a tiny sailboat-alone-and then challenge him to sail across the whitecapped bay to what seems a foreign shore. Then challenge him to do it as fast as he can. That kid was me, and it was this moment, at age 8, when I won my first sailboat race. Today, that passion has connected me with amazing places and unique characters and champions who, like me, are motivated by the challenge.
Creative Director My drive lies in creating great publications that take the reader deeper into their passions, which has taken me to amazing places with amazing people. Bonnier celebrates not only the passions of their audiences, but of their employees as well.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President, Digital
As Executive Vice President of Digital, David oversees the processes and infrastructure that enable Bonnier's brands to serve and grow their digital audiences across web, video, email, and social channels. He is also responsible for ad operations and analytics, and serves as the company's Data Protection Officer.
Having begun his career as a reporter, David has a great appreciation for the power of Bonnier's journalism to entertain, educate and inspire.
Prior to joining Bonnier, David played significant roles in digital product development with The New York Times Company, Tampa Bay Times, and CQ Roll Call. David earned a B.A. from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. He lives in Winter Park, Florida with his family.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Chief Executive Officer of Bonnier Corp
David Ritchie was announced as Chief Executive Officer of Bonnier Corp. in July 2020. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President, Shared Services and Operations, where he oversaw many of the company's support functions, including web development, ad operations, data science and analytics, corporate research, IT and facilities.
David previously held two C-suite positions within the company, including Chief Operations Officer, during which he led many initiatives aimed at cost savings and efficiency. As Chief Content Officer, David was responsible for supervising the teams that create and distribute content across all print and digital platforms. Earlier in his career, he served in a variety of director-level leadership positions, and as an editor-in-chief within the company's fishing portfolio. He also spent six years as marketing director for Hatteras Yachts.
David is a graduate of Troy University, with a B.S. in journalism and advertising. Outside the office, he enjoys spending quality time on the water with his wife, Therese, and their children, family and friends.
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- Executive Chairman of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
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- Executive Producer, SFTV Fishing
Executive Producer, SFTV Fishing and hunting have been passions of mine my entire life. Bonnier gives me the opportunity to connect to those pursuits every day with a team of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
Senior Marketing Manager I've always loved the water, but it wasn't until I started working at Bonnier that I was introduced to what I love most about it: what lies below the surface. Bonnier and the incredible people that work here encourage each other to explore more of the things that inspire them. They make days out on the water more fun - and more meaningful.
Job Titles:
- Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Executive Vice President, Media
Glenn leads a team of sales, marketing, campaign management, and produ ction management professionals that are responsible for building, selling and managing client marketing programs across the Bonnier portfolio. Trained in consumer products marketing, Glenn started his marketing career at Frito-Lay. A lifelong love of boating and the water led him to a 30-plus year career with MasterCraft, Toyota, Bombardier, MarineMax, and now Bonnier as head of sales and marketing.
He brings experience across a variety of industry segments and loves trying new ways to market Bonnier's offerings of brands and clients.
Bonnier is an outdoor adventure company that fuels passion for fishing, boating, sailing, motorsports, hunting and travel, with the nation's leading portfolio of experiential events and iconic media brands.
Job Titles:
- Publisher and Brand Manager, Boating
Publisher and Brand Manager, Boating I've been with Bonnier for 37 years. From the time I started, I wake up in the morning and look forward to every day. I love the experience. It's not a job - it's an adventure.
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- Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Events
Production Director Bonnier has always been a fun place to be. I've learned to dive, fish and think outside the box. I've become a seasoned professional while making lifelong friends at work, and raising a family outside of work. Work life balance just happens here, and I love it.
Senior Marketing Manager The Bonnier team doesn't have hobbies - we have passions. Whether it's a love for fishing, boating, gardening, or spending more time taking Instagram pictures of food than actually eating it, we love people who love things. And I love working with these inspiring, passionate people every day.
Job Titles:
- Editorial Director, Boat Group Boating
Editorial Director, Boat Group Boating provides me with an opportunity to spend time my daughters like no other activity can. Sure we do other things: sports, music, Girl Scouts. But none of these provide the truly unique experiences that happen aboard a boat.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- President of Core Experience at TripAdvisor
Lindsay is the President of Core Experience at TripAdvisor, the business unit charged with elevating the company's brand, platform and audience globally, in addition to improving the travel planning experience of more than half a billion customers monthly on the world's largest travel platform. A known leader in digital marketing and publishing, Forbes recognized her on the 2018 CMO Next List as a top 50 marketing executive; Advertising Age named her a "Woman to Watch;" and Business Insider appointed her one of the "Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising."
Previously, as Chief Commercial Officer and CMO, Lindsay oversaw revenue and marketing efforts for Vox Media, a venture backed media and technology company known for its portfolio of editorial networks. She holds an undergraduate degree in international relations from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Publisher, Marlin Twenty-five years ago, I took the leap to Marlin. This gem of a brand exposed me to the thrill of the catch and the world of big game fishing. Here is my awesome sailfish from Guatemala - it took me 23 years to get there, but I did it!
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- Editor - in - Chief, Salt Water Sportsman the
Editor-in-Chief, Salt Water Sportsman The opportunity to expand the relevance of Salt Water Sportsman is truly a career-defining role. As a lifelong angler who lives on Long Island, I have a deep appreciation and respect for the many industry legends who have led this iconic brand since its inception in 1939. I look forward to building on that legacy for years to come.
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- Associate Publisher, Cruising World
Associate Publisher, Cruising World and Sailing World If it slides, rolls or planes, I'm all about it. Waterskiing, boating, sailing, motorcycles - you name it. What started over 40 years ago still holds my passion for getting outdoors and letting it rip, no matter the season.
CEO and co-founder of KIT, a digital media startup focused on high-quality journalism. Prior to that, most recently he ran the digital business division at Bonnier Tidskrifter. He has held marketing and digital media roles at Unilever and NBC Universal, among others. He currently serves on the board of Bonnier Corporation in the U.S., Mediafy, Beckmans College of Design and IAB Sweden. He has a B.S. from the London School of Economics and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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- Executive Editor, Boating Every
Executive Editor, Boating Every fall, the Boating team heads to Indiana for a week of testing boats for our annual buyers guide. Sometimes, builders leave boat at the docks overnight. And that's how I learned to wakeboard. This was first time I ever dropped the rope and I couldn't believe I was surfing in Syracuse, Indiana, on a lake in the middle of a bunch of cornfields.
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- Associate Publisher, Boating Our
Associate Publisher, Boating Our family vacations were always spent at the lake. I can remember wanting to waterski so bad that I first started by standing on my dad's skis. My love of the water has been a big part of my 20-year career at Bonnier. I've developed long-term friendships with my clients and many are like family.
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- Senior Account Manager, Yachting It
Senior Account Manager, Yachting It's hard for me to zero in on just one thing I'm passionate about. I'm into sportscar racing, sailing, chartering in the Caribbean, backpacking, beaches, good rum, guitar, drums and about 20 other things.
Art Director, Boating At Bonnier, I've found much more than a work environment. I've found family. Family who have encouraged and strengthened me to better myself as a creator and a liver of life.
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- Editor - in - Chief, Marlin
Editor-in-Chief, Marlin I've been fortunate to fish all over the world, run tournaments in exotic locales, meet and work with some truly amazing people, and really enjoy what I do for a living - every step of the way.
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- Group Publisher, Fish Group It
Group Publisher, Fish Group It really doesn't matter if I'm pursuing bonefish, sailfish or even a peacock bass in a local canal. It's the camaraderie that keeps me coming back. My passion for the sport extends beyond my own experiences as I enjoy advocating for access and the future of sustainable fishing for all.
Job Titles:
- Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Executive Vice President, Creative
Since starting his career at CNN in New York, Shawn Bean has become an award-winning writer, television producer, and content creator. As Executive Vice President of Creative, Shawn is the point person for all creative endeavors across the company, which includes editorial oversight of Bonnier's enthusiast media brands Boating, Yachting, Salt Water Sportsman, Sport Fishing, Marlin, Sailing World, Cruising World, Flying, Islands, and Wakeboarding.
In addition, Shawn is the creative director of the company's custom content team, working with a diverse array of clients to produce branded print, digital, social and video content. He is also the writer and director of SFTV, a fishing-travel-adventure series that airs on Discovery, Pursuit Network and Amazon Prime. Bean graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.A. in film, and his first book, The First Hollywood, won the Florida Book Award for nonfiction.
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- Finance
- Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
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- VP, Marketing and Communications, Events Group Street Machines, off - Roading, Sailing, Fishing and the Outdoors - With Bonnier, I'Ve Found My Happy Place.
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- Associate Editor, Yachting in My Time With Bonnier, I'Ve Been Exposed to so Many New Experiences, Helping Me Advance My Career and Realize My Life Goals.