European Federation of Magazine Publishers

The European Federation of Magazine Publishers (FAEP) is the voice of Europe's periodical press. FAEP represents 15.000 publishers throughout Europe (the vast majority being Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) publishing over 50.000 magazine titles in Europe

FAEP Introduction

FAEP is a non-profit organization based in Brussels. Its mission is to protect and promote the interests of European magazine publishers vis-a-vis the Institutions of the European Union: the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council. The main aim of FAEP is to ensure a long-term survival and prosperity of a plural, diverse and economically successful magazine publishing industry in the EU.

In this logic, FAEP defends freedom of expression, thus promoting pluralism and diversity, and ensures that Europe’s periodical press industry remains competitive and vibrant. Moreover FAEP supports self-regulatory mechanisms, backed up by an equitable and balanced legal framework. FAEP also consistently points out that the freedom of commercial communication is an integral part of the overall principle of freedom of expression. Commercial communications are the life-blood of the majority of periodical publications.

Currently, FAEP´s membership is composed of 28 National Associations of periodical press publishers and 26 corporate publishing companies in Europe. Altogether FAEP represents over 15.000 publishers (the vast majority being Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) publishing over 50.000 magazine titles throughout Europe.

FAEP's Mission

FAEP's mission is “to promote and protect the interests of publishers of the periodical press within the European Union thus ensuring the long-term survival and prosperity of a plural, diverse and economically successful magazine publishing industry in the EU”. FAEP is on the European Commission's register of interest representatives.

FAEP's President and Vice-Presidents

FAEP PRESIDENT - DAVID HANGER

FAEP President - David Hanger

David Hanger is President of FAEP and has held the position since January 2006. He is also Publisher and Chief Executive of Prospect Magazine, a monthly magazine of current affairs and cultural debate in Britain.

Hanger stepped down as Board Director and Publisher of The Economist, having taken the circulation through the one million mark. He is given much of the credit for having the vision and leading the team that raised The Economist from a small, predominantly UK, specialist title to an accepted global brand, commanding a market leader position.

His interest in the industry continues as a former Vice-President and now President of FAEP, Chairman of the Worshipful Company of Marktors Think Tank, Vice-President of the History of Advertising Trust, Director of The Advertising Standards Board of Finance and Chairman of The Debating Group.

His past activities include past World President of the IAA, past Chief Examiner CAM International Advertising and Marketing, past Chairman of the European Advertising Tri-partite, and Master of the Worshipful Company of Marketors.

FAEP VICE-PRESIDENT - JEAN-ANTOINE BOUCHEZ

FAEP Vice-President - Jean-Antoine Bouchez

Jean-Antoine Bouchez launched in France, 26 years ago, the first magazine devoted to personal finances: Mieux Vivre Votre Argent is to day the number one in its field. Groupe Mieux Vivre which also publishes a weekly stock-market newsletter and several book-series, is now part of Groupe Express-Expansion under Jean-Antoine Bouchez responsability. Jean-Antoine Bouchez has been on the board of directors of SPMI since 2001.

FAEP VICE-PRESIDENT - JOÃO PALMEIRO

FAEP Vice-President - João Palmeiro

João Palmeiro is President of the Portuguese Editors Association since 2000. João has a long career in the publishing sector, as well as a professor in various Portuguese universities, as a Commercial and Marketing director in different Portuguese publishing houses and as a member of the board of different radio stations. For two short periods, he was also development and management director in two Portuguese advertising agencies.

João has also served in the Portuguese civil service as public information chief officer, and in this capacity he was a member of the Mass Media Committee of the Europe Council and also of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Commission for Communication Development.

FAEP's Secretariat

FAEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MAX VON ABENDROTH

Max von Abendroth joined FAEP in January 2005 as Director of Communications and Sustainability. From his previous position at the Association of German Magazine Publishers (VDZ)(2001-2004), he has been following FAEP's environmental issues. Max holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration (Witten/Herdecke University, Germany).