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I am a deeply experienced communications professional specializing in luxury lifestyle topics and active outdoor sports. Over three decades in yacht publishing, I have led editorial teams, launched ambitious redesigns, and built brands that connect with affluent readers worldwide. I have steered publications from niche titles to globally recognized glossies, shaping strategy, content, and audience engagement across print and digital platforms. From overseeing large editorial budgets to mentoring teams of editors and writers, I excel at delivering compelling storytelling, maintaining high editorial standards, and collaborating with luxury hospitality partners. I thrive in fast-paced environments and relish opportunities to connect with high-net-worth audiences through thoughtful, well-crafted journalism.…I am a deeply experienced communications professional specializing in luxury lifestyle topics and active outdoor sports. Over three decades in yacht publishing, I have led editorial teams, launched ambitious redesigns, and built brands that connect with affluent readers worldwide. I have steered publications from niche titles to globally recognized glossies, shaping strategy, content, and audience engagement across print and digital platforms. From overseeing large editorial budgets to mentoring teams of editors and writers, I excel at delivering compelling storytelling, maintaining high editorial standards, and collaborating with luxury hospitality partners. I thrive in fast-paced environments and relish opportunities to connect with high-net-worth audiences through thoughtful, well-crafted journalism.

Kenneth Wooton

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I am a deeply experienced communications professional specializing in luxury lifestyle topics and active outdoor sports. Over three decades in yacht publishing, I have led editorial teams, launched ambitious redesigns, and built brands that connect with affluent readers worldwide. I have steered publications from niche titles to globally recognized glossies, shaping strategy, content, and audience engagement across print and digital platforms. From overseeing large editorial budgets to mentoring teams of editors and writers, I excel at delivering compelling storytelling, maintaining high editorial standards, and collaborating with luxury hospitality partners. I thrive in fast-paced environments and relish opportunities to connect with high-net-worth audiences through thoughtful, well-crafted journalism.…I am a deeply experienced communications professional specializing in luxury lifestyle topics and active outdoor sports. Over three decades in yacht publishing, I have led editorial teams, launched ambitious redesigns, and built brands that connect with affluent readers worldwide. I have steered publications from niche titles to globally recognized glossies, shaping strategy, content, and audience engagement across print and digital platforms. From overseeing large editorial budgets to mentoring teams of editors and writers, I excel at delivering compelling storytelling, maintaining high editorial standards, and collaborating with luxury hospitality partners. I thrive in fast-paced environments and relish opportunities to connect with high-net-worth audiences through thoughtful, well-crafted journalism.

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I am a deeply experienced communications professional specializing in luxury lifestyle topics and active outdoor sports. Over three decades in yacht publishing, I have led editorial teams, launched ambitious redesigns, and built brands that connect with affluent readers worldwide. I have steered publications from niche titles to globally recognized glossies, shaping strategy, content, and audience engagement across print and digital platforms.

From overseeing large editorial budgets to mentoring teams of editors and writers, I excel at delivering compelling storytelling, maintaining high editorial standards, and collaborating with luxury hospitality partners. I thrive in fast-paced environments and relish opportunities to connect with high-net-worth audiences through thoughtful, well-crafted journalism.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Editor-in-Chief at Yachts International (Firecrown Media)

July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Recruited to modernize and revitalize a 12,000-circulation niche title aimed at affluent owners of yachts over 100 feet. Conceived and supervised redesign of the magazine into a quarterly edition, overseeing editorial strategy, production, and budgets.

U.S. Editor at The Superyacht Report (The Superyacht Group)

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Planned, wrote and edited news and features originating in the Western Hemisphere for a U.K.-based yacht magazine and associated websites.

Executive Editor at ShowBoats International

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Planned, wrote and edited features for a monthly magazine focusing on superyachts and the superyacht lifestyle.

Editor-in-Chief at Yachting

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Managed all aspects of content, production and budget for a monthly marine and luxury lifestyle magazine with circulation of 132,000; directed editorial budgets up to $1.2 million and supervised staff up to 12.

Executive Editor at Yachting

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Oversaw editorial strategy, operations and budgets; led cross-functional teams to deliver luxe lifestyle and maritime content.

Senior Editor at Yachting

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994

Edited and managed feature coverage, assignments and deadlines within a fast-paced luxury lifestyle magazine.