The PPA has revealed its second Next Gen Board, with Bauer’s Curtis Moldrich securing a spot among the rising stars of publishing.  

The PPA Next Gen Board is made up of sixteen aspiring under 35s who have been chosen from across the industry to work in tandem and collaboratively with the main PPA board to help shape the future of the publishing sector.

Launched in March 2023, the Next Gen Board is part of the PPA’s strategy to encourage more inclusivity of younger and more diverse voices across the magazine media and special interest sector.

Curtis Moldrich said: “I’m so pleased to now be a part of the PPA Next-Gen board. I’m looking forward to getting started, and doing what I can to help shape the future of journalism.”

Stuart Forrest, Global SEO Director, member of recruitment panel and PPA Board said: “I’m delighted that Curtis has been appointed to the board – his was a standout entry amongst a very high standard of applications from his peers across the industry. I’m excited to continue mentoring Curtis and his fellow PPA Next Generation Board members during their time on this board and looking forward to seeing what they’re able to deliver!”

The PPA Next Gen Board assessment interviews took place on 13 November 2024. The successful candidates are:

• Oliver Barsby, Audience Development Manager, Immediate
• Robson Carter-Browne, Partnerships Manager, Time Out
• Alex Bharadwaj, Content Development Specialist, BMJ Group
• Poppy Nash, Managing Editor, Future PLC
• Tom Parry, Content Producer, TTG
• Eve Pullen, Digital Campaign Manager, Total Politics
• Shak Ebrahimjee, Consultant, FT Strategies
• Lian Brooks, Senior Audience Development Manager, Condé Nast
• Aneesa Sandhu, Beauty Client Manager, Hearst UK
• Curtis Moldrich, Digital Editor, Bauer
• Charity Woodruff, Head of Content, Faversham House
• Isabella Hambley, Transformation & Business Change Manager, Hearst UK
• Rosie Fitzgerald, Specialist Features Managing Editor, Wanderlust Travel Media
• Alex Laybourne, Head of Marketing – Subscriptions & Live Events, Haymarket Media
• Meena Alexander, Associate Editor, The Stylist Group
• Olivia Abbott, Events & Project Executive, New Scientist

The PPA Next Gen Board will be joined by Adrian Newton; Jackie Scully; Stuart Forrest; Sophie Eke; and Sajeeda Merali, as mentors, with the first Board meeting taking place in the new year.