Observed Signal · Aug 3, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Mélina Neuhaus named Editorial Lead at Marie Claire Suisse
Mélina Neuhaus has been appointed Responsable éditoriale (editorial lead) of the Swiss edition of Marie Claire by publisher MHD SA, effective 1 August 2026. She reports directly to publisher Marc-Henri Debluë, who remains the press-law responsible head. Neuhaus will oversee editorial direction, team coordination and project work across digital, marketing and events. She is a business economist (FH), holds a federal PR certificate, has contributed to multiple Swiss media and has been connected to the title for 15 years. She also runs a PR agency, Maneki Sàrl, of which she is sole shareholder and managing director according to the commercial register.
Minor editorial staffing change at a Swiss magazine; of limited impact to the broader AdTech/MarTech industry beyond publisher personnel news.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Mélina Neuhaus was appointed Responsable éditoriale (editorial lead) of Marie Claire Suisse effective 1 August 2026.
- The appointment was made by MHD SA, publisher based in Chardonne (canton of Vaud).
- Neuhaus reports directly to Marc-Henri Debluë, who remains publisher and press-law responsible head.
- Her remit includes editorial steering, team coordination and project work in digital, marketing and events.
- Neuhaus is sole shareholder and managing director of PR agency Maneki Sàrl in Saint-Martin FR, per the commercial register.
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