What caught my eye was that Malle told The New York Times that among her plans are to publish a print Vogue issue when a moment warrants it rather than at its historical monthly cadence. Magazines face their own version of a challenging pivot to digital; Malle has run Vogue's for the last two years. Additionally, commentaries on Vogue argue that it faces the challenge of influencers who are trying to hijack the publication's longtime role as style setter.
Wintour will remain in her broader roles as Condé Nast's chief content officer and global editorial director for Vogue. Despite her stepping back from daily operations, she retains influence over the brand.
Stepping into this position successfully starts with indicating sincere interest in the role and prioritizing what's best for the organization, Nancy Ho, an executive coach based in Singapore, told BI.