Hearst Magazines, the world’s largest lifestyle publisher, today announced that Sherri Chambers has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. The announcement was made by Hearst Magazines President Debi Chirichella and Global Chief Revenue Officer Lisa Ryan Howard, to whom she will report.
Chambers will oversee Hearst Magazines’ marketing functions, including industry marketing, brand account and strategy, events and the HearstMade creative studio. She will work in close partnership with leaders across the business to solidify Hearst’s value proposition, enhance awareness of the company’s portfolio of brands and strengthen relationships with advertising customers.
“Sherri is a strategic, accomplished marketing leader with strong industry relationships and deep digital expertise,” said Lisa Ryan Howard. “She is an entrepreneurial thinker, and her customer-centric approach will benefit Hearst as we continue to focus on digital innovation and executing our long-term growth strategy. I am thrilled to welcome her to the Hearst family.”
Chambers brings a unique combination of tech, startup and agency experience to her new role. In 2020, she joined TikTok where she spent three years as the brand’s first Global Head of Brand Strategy. Earlier in her career, she served in leadership positions within the Omnicom, Stagwell and Cheil global marketing agency networks.
“I have long admired Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of best-in-class brands and their role in culture,” Chambers said. “I look forward to working with Lisa and the talented team as we build for the future together.”
Chambers will begin her new role on December 2.