Thierry Labro, Nicolas Léonard and Benoît Theunissen. Photos: Maison Moderne

Thierry Labro, Nicolas Léonard and Benoît Theunissen. Photos: Maison Moderne

Outgoing editor-in-chief Nicolas Léonard is set to become the future director general of TV Lux in Belgium. Thierry Labro will therefore be editor-in-chief of all digital channels from 17 April. On the same date, Benoît Theunissen will become editor-in-chief of the magazine and supplements.

Paperjam, Delano’s sister publication, is renewing itself with the appointment of two new editors-in-chief.

, a business journalist and head of the Tech newsletter, will be the new editor-in-chief of all of Paperjam's digital channels from 17 April. Having worked for RFM radio, Le Républicain Lorrain and Le Wort, Labro joined the Maison Moderne team in February 2019.

“Losing an editor-in-chief who supports journalism, risk-taking and who is one of the most beautiful characters I have ever met in my professional life is a challenge,” says Labro. “Thank you to for inviting me to take on the challenge and to our board and in particular for their support. I look forward to working with Benoît on the print side, our colleagues and friends in the Brand Studio and Business Club, and  [Grunwald] and Delano in a constructive atmosphere to serve our brands.”

For his part, , a financial journalist already in charge of Paperjam’s supplements, will become the magazine’s new editor-in-chief of the print magazine on the same date. He will work closely with Jennifer Graglia, Paperjam’s desk editor. Theunissen joined Maison Moderne in January 2022.

“I would like to thank the management of Maison Moderne for their confidence and I am looking forward to working with Thierry Labro and my colleagues at the Publishing House with whom I share this new project, in partnership with the Brand Studio and the Business Club. I would like to congratulate Nicolas Léonard on his new position and wish him all the best for the future,” said Theunissen.

These two appointments follow the announcement of the departure of , editor-in-chief of Paperjam, who will be the new general director of TV Lux in Belgium, as of 2 May. The next few weeks will be used to ensure a smooth and efficient transition with Thierry Labro and Benoît Theunissen.

“Thanks to Mike Koedinger for his confidence. It has been a privilege to share a part of the road with a passionate entrepreneur, defender of journalistic independence and who makes quality a non-negotiable value. I wish every success to my colleagues and friends Thierry and Benoît who have long demonstrated their professional skills and qualities. They will be able to count on the support of Jennifer Graglia and talented teams within the various departments of Maison Moderne in general, and the Publishing House in particular. As a team, I am convinced that they will brilliantly take up the challenges that will be theirs and will know how to make Paperjam's various media even more of a quality reference,” commented Nicolas Léonard.

Maison Moderne is always looking to strengthen its teams. Job offers are open for , a and an .

This article was originally published in French on Paperjam and translated for Delano.