Helen Morris

Helen Morris was promoted to Co-CEO of Bauer Media Group's UK Publishing print business in February 2024, alongside co-CEO Steve Prentice. In this role, Morris held overall responsibility for content, ensuring editorial teams worked together effectively to produce the content Bauer's brands are known for. She brought more than 20 years' experience in media and publishing to the position.

Morris joined Bauer Media in 2005, beginning as a Marketing Manager at H Bauer Publishing before transitioning into publishing roles from 2008. Most recently before her co-CEO appointment, she expanded her portfolio as Group Managing Director to include all lifestyle and entertainment brands, such as Grazia, Empire, MOJO, TV Choice, and Bella. Earlier roles included Managing Director of Bella, Closer and Heat; Managing Director of Celebrity Weeklies and Entertainment; and Publishing Director for Bella, Spirit and Destiny, Fate and Fortune.

In her tenure as co-CEO, Morris helped Publishing UK navigate changing market conditions by establishing new operating processes for editorial teams and positioning Bauer Media Group's UK publishing activities for sustainable long-term success. She was also recognised across the industry, representing Bauer Media at the IAB UK, AOP and PPA, and mentoring emerging leaders through the PPA Next Generation Board.

Career History

• Co-CEO, UK Publishing, Bauer Media Group (2024–2026)
• Group Managing Director, Bauer Media Group (2021–2024) – overseeing lifestyle and entertainment brands including Grazia, Empire, MOJO, TV Choice, and Bella
• Managing Director, Celebrity Weeklies and Entertainment, Bauer Media Group (2019–2021)
• Managing Director, Bella, Closer and Heat, Bauer Media Group (2016–2021)
• Publishing Director, Bella, Spirit and Destiny, Fate and Fortune, Bauer (2008–2016)
• Marketing Manager, H Bauer Publishing (2005–2008)
• Marketing Manager, Woman and Home and Essentials magazines, Time Inc. UK (2004–2005)

What Helen Morris could bring to her role as co-CEO: Morris's nearly two decades at Bauer provided deep expertise in stewarding premium lifestyle and entertainment brands through digital transformation and competitive market pressures. Her background in both marketing and editorial leadership positioned her to bridge commercial and creative functions, establishing new operating processes to align cross-portfolio editorial strategy while maintaining the distinct identities of flagship titles like Grazia and Empire.