Editorial Changes Announced at WWD and Sourcing Journal

Fairchild Media, a division of Penske Media Inc., today announced changes in the editorial operations of WWD and Sourcing Journal. Tara Donaldson, currently editorial director of Sourcing Journal, has been named an executive editor, WWD, and head of diversity, equity and inclusion, Fairchild Media. In her new role, she will help guide diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across Fairchild Media. With this transition, Peter Sadera has been appointed editor in chief of Sourcing Journal. Donaldson joined Sourcing Journal in September 2013, prior to which she was a community editor at Tripfilms, as well as a freelance writer and merchandiser at two leading apparel companies. She has a bachelor of arts degree from California State University and a master’s degree from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. She also is the founder of The Diversity List, which highlights ethnic and gender diversity at 100 leading fashion companies. In her new roles, Donaldson will help guide a global digital-first WWD newsroom with a focus on collaboration for breaking news, high-quality editorial contributions to Fairchild Media Live events, and an innovative and sustainable DEI strategy. “Tara’s focus on diversity within the fashion industry will bring valuable insights to WWD’s coverage of that issue as we continue to

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