Editor's note: New faces at L&L

When you open the second issue of this year's magazine, don’t flip past the team page too fast. You’ll see a few new and familiar faces on L&L’s editorial team there. We’ve added some exciting new editors, columnists and features that will bring fresh perspectives to the label industry.

First up in North America, Charlie Edward joined L&L as its North America editor. Charlie has a background in TV news and a diverse skillset that helps him tell stories across multiple platforms and go beyond technology to tell the story of the people behind the trends moving the industry forward.

“A leading magazine requires a commitment to producing high-quality content that resonates with the audience and stays ahead of the curve and helps you navigate this dynamic industry. I believe these new minds will do just that.”

There were changes in L&L’s India office, too. Akanksha Meena was promoted to global brands editor where she will lead L&L’s expanded branding and design content. You can read more from Akanksha in this issue where she reports on popular UK restaurant brand Dishoom, and craft beer and spirits brands on their design strategy. Akshanksha also leads our new monthly branding and design newsletter and manages the partnership with the Dieline, with whom we’ve partnered with for specially-curated design articles.

Replacing Akanksha as India Editor is Pallavi Choudhary. Pallavi held a similar role in India covering the wider print industry in the region. Her technical background will help her understand the technicalities of the machines and equipment being talked about in the label and packaging market.

Rozalyn Bandy, TLMI’s VP of sustainability, is now an L&L columnist.  Roz is a sought-after expert in the field of sustainable labels and packaging and is responsible for developing and leading projects around TLMI’s strategic plan for sustainability. Her debut column is on page 30 of this issue.

Elsewhere in the magazine, you’ll see the former editor of the magazine, and now a consultant and Latin American correspondent James Quirk writing dispatches from Latin America

As this issue went to press James and I visited Mexico for the Labelexpo Mexico launch there as this issue was going to press. We’ll have more about that in Issue 3, but in this issue, you can read more about the market from All4Labels and Etiflex, along with Colombian material supplier Arclad. You’ll also hear from Mark Andy and its success in the region, as well as a new venture from with backing from a longtime industry player.

We’re excited about these moves here at L&L. Being a leading magazine requires a commitment to producing high-quality content that resonates with the audience and stays ahead of the curve and helps you navigate this dynamic industry. I believe these new minds will do just that.

Chelsea McDougall, Group Managing Editor, Labels & Labeling