Unique Magazines promotes general manager

Newcastle-based Unique Magazines Ltd has promoted Sarah Johnson to general manager, supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Sarah has spent eight years with the independent magazine retailer and distributor, playing a central role in strengthening operations and expanding its retail and distribution capabilities. 

She has also supported the growth of the company’s specialist and independent publishing portfolio.

In her new position, Sarah will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business, leading the team and overseeing operational delivery across all areas.

She said: “I’m proud to step into the role of General Manager and excited about what’s ahead. 

“Unique Magazines has a strong identity and a loyal community around independent publishing, and I’m looking forward to building on that with the team.”

Sarah’s promotion reflects Unique Magazines’ continued investment in leadership as it builds a resilient structure to support innovation and sustainable growth across the sector.

John Porrett, founder and director of Unique Magazines, added: “Sarah’s promotion to general manager recognises the impact she has already had on the business and the trust we have in her leadership. 

“She understands our values, our customers, and the independent publishers we work with, and she is ideally placed to lead the business into its next phase.”

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