Harris leaves Emap for role at Hachette

An internal e-mail from Emap managing director of women's media, Dawn Bebe, read: "In light of the impending break-up of the Hachette/Emap joint

venture, Julie has decided to continue her association with the Elle brand and will take up a job running those businesses for Hachette as general manager of the women's magazine group.

Harris' departure is the first senior shift from the commercial side, as Hachette begins to recruit a publishing team for Elle, Elle Deco and Elle Girl. She is expected to be replaced at Emap as it begins the process of replacing the Elle business.