Fortune names new publisher

Jed Hartman, group publisher of news and business at Time Inc., made the following announcement on Friday morning:

I am pleased to announce that Eric Danetz is the new Publisher of Fortune, overseeing US print, digital sales and marketing. Eric will report to me.

Eric comes to us from Defy Media where he has been the Chief Revenue Officer overseeing US sales, marketing and strategy. Prior to Defy, Eric has led sales teams at Newsweek Daily Beast, CBS Interactive and CNET, following roles at IDG, Business Week and Ziff Davis. His well rounded leadership experience in the video, display, mobile and the print space across the tech, finance and consumer categories makes him extremely well suited to drive the Fortune brand to new heights especially with the exciting launch of fortune.com fast approaching. Further rounding out the package, Eric is an enormous car and watch enthusiast. The passion for and knowledge of these vital Fortune categories will add to our capabilities for delivering for these clients.

When not in the office Eric enjoys taking a hike with his wife Tricia and their dog Ellie or coaching his son Jack and daughter Dylans’ basketball and baseball teams. Given the opportunity he might get in a couple of sets of tennis, a round of golf or a day on the slopes but his true passion is behind the wheel of a race car on a local track.

Eric, Andy Bush, Mike Schneider and Damian Slattery will be one heck of a team to drive our business forward. Please welcome Eric Danetz to the Fortune and Time Inc family.