Barr writes, “When recently asked how the search for Mr. Murray’s replacement was going, a Time Inc. spokeswoman said, ‘We’re not actively searching at the moment.’ Asked whether that meant that Mr. Murray would retain the job indefinitely, she replied, ‘Alan is going to remain editor of Fortune for the time being.’
“Reached over email, Mr. Murray told Ad Age: ‘I will probably remain through the middle of next year.’
“According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Mr. Murray had previously told Fortune’s staff that he would be staying through the end of the year, which makes it sound like his timeline for leaving has already been extended in recent weeks. He was named editor of the title in August 2014.
“There doesn’t seem to be a consensus, among Fortune staff, on why Mr. Murray is sticking around. ‘What I can say is that he really, really loves the brand and I’m not sure he wants to let it go,’ said the individual. ‘I don’t know how long he can maintain both gigs, but they might have to pry the magazine out of his hands.'”
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