Anna Wintour’s Major Changes at ‘Vogue’: Everything You Need to Know

Anna Wintour is implementing significant changes at American Vogue, which will allow the fashion icon more time to focus on her global responsibilities.

According to reports from Women’s Wear Daily and other fashion sources, Wintour, who has been Vogue‘s editor-in-chief since 1988, announced on June 26 that the magazine would be hiring a new Head of Editorial Content (HOEC).

Is Anna Wintour Leaving Vogue?

To clarify, Wintour is not departing from Vogue nor stepping down from her broader role at Condé Nast. Instead, she will remain in her positions as Chief Content Officer for Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue. As reported by Business of Fashion, the newly created role of HOEC will replace Wintour’s previous U.S.-focused title. This new position will oversee the daily operations of Vogue while reporting directly to Wintour.

What Has Anna Wintour Said About This Restructure?

Wintour expressed her views on the changes, stating, “Anyone in a creative field understands the importance of continual growth in their work.” She further reflected on her time at Vogue, saying, “When I first became editor, I was eager to show that there was a fresh, exciting way to approach an American fashion magazine.”

She also shared her enthusiasm about supporting the next generation of editors, adding, “My greatest satisfaction now lies in helping passionate young editors bring their ideas to life, shaped by a renewed perspective on what a major media company can achieve.” Wintour emphasized that finding someone with this fresh perspective would be crucial for the future of Vogue as it moves forward.

What’s Next for Vogue Following the Announcement?

The role of Head of Editorial Content is already held by editorial leaders at other Vogue editions, including those in France and Japan. This role originated as part of a global restructuring within Condé Nast. Each HOEC works under their respective Global Editorial Director, a position Wintour will continue to hold at Vogue.

In 2018, Condé Nast’s then-CEO Bob Sauerberg addressed rumors about Wintour’s departure, emphasizing her ongoing influence at the company. He stated, “Anna Wintour is an immensely talented and creative leader, and her influence is immeasurable. She is crucial to the future transformation of our company and has agreed to continue her role as Vogue‘s editor-in-chief and artistic director of Condé Nast.”

The May 2025 masthead of Vogue now lists Wintour as Global Editorial Director, with her Chief Content Officer duties overseeing global Condé Nast brands, except for The New Yorker. Her responsibilities include publications like GQ, Vanity Fair, and Bon Appétit.

As Wintour stated in her own words, she will continue to stay closely engaged with the fashion industry and the creative power behind events like the Met Ball. She emphasized that the new Head of Editorial Content will bring fresh challenges, inspiration, and innovative thinking to Vogue, ensuring that the publication continues to evolve in exciting and original ways.