Cosmopolitan publisher Hearst's UK chief executive to move to French media conglomerate in early 2014 after four years in roleArnaud de Puyfontaine, the UK chief executive of Cosmopolitan publisher Hearst Magazines, is to join French media conglomerate Vivendi.De Puyfontaine, a former adviser to ex-French president Nicolas Sakozy, was hired torun the UK operation in 2009.Vivendi said that de Puyfontaine, who also holds the title of executive vice-president of Hearst's international operations, will join in early 2014."We congratulate Arnaud de Puyfontaine on his appointment as Vivendi's senior executive vice-president, media and content activities and thank him for his work over the last four years," said Duncan Edwards, the chief executive of the publisher's international operations. "Hearst Corporation and Vivendi have existing partnerships in France and we look forward to exploring more ways our two companies can work together."Hearst has given chief operating officer Anna Jones interim control of the UK operation while a search for a new chief executive is under way.Vivendi announced his appointment on Wednesday as the company confirmed that Vincent Bolloré, the major shareholder in French ad group Havas, will become chairman.• To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email [email protected] or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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