The River Group has announced the appointment of three additions to the senior leadership team. 

Helen Johnston has been appointed Content Director. Helen is a omni-channel editor and content marketer with over 20 years experience in the industry. Helen was previously Content Director of the Tesco account at Cedar Communications, where she oversaw the strategic direction and production of all online, video, print and social media content. Prior to that Helen was a consultant for several other big brands working agency side. Helen was also the editor of Now Magazine, New Woman, Bliss and fashion glossy Distill Magazine. Helen was on the launch team of Grazia and previously edited The Daily Mail’s Self section. In addition, she was Deputy Editor of Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan.

Caron Stewart has been appointed Business Development Director. Caron has delivered market deals for The Telegraph and Marks and Spencer and multi-award winning campaigns for FMCG brands, with more recent stints at Time Inc. and News UK.

Rachel Middlewick has been appointed Strategy and Planning Director. Rachel has 20 years publishing and media experience, starting out in consumer marketing including international, newsstand and subscriptions, followed by 12 years agency side. Most recently she has been responsible for strategic pivots of consumer brands in diversifying markets for Haymarket.

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