editorial director



I am passionate about making sure the right words make it into the correct medium.

What motivates me is the excitement of developing editorial ideas and strategies into first-class publications.

As editorial director a close-working relationship with the client is crucial, that’s how we optimise both Abstract’s and the client’s ideas into a product that is a great business fit.

The editorial department works very closely with design from concept stage through to the finished magazine or product. This ensures that eye-catching designs maximise great editorial content. This is why we are award winners.

In my role at Abstract I both oversee the workflow of every title from client to final proof, and mastermind content in my specialist areas of interest, which span health and fitness, finance, business, insurance, property management, travel and the outdoors.

As well as writing, subbing and managing, I work with Abstract’s senior team to develop new business ideas and implement them.

celia@abstractassociates.co.uk

 MATHER IN 30 SECONDS

Born in Stockport. Educated at Stockport Convent High School, Bristol University and London College of Printing
1992 Editor, The Review and International Risk Mangement, Emap
1996 Executive director, PR & marketing, Willis Faber
1998 Editor & head of production, Risk Waters Group
2004 Director, editorial services, Incisive Media
2006 Editor, Financial Woman
2009 Editorial & Production Director at Abstract, developing editorial content and ideas for client communications