Leisa Richardson will be joining the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail as executive editor beginning Feb. 19.
Gannett and USA Today Network vice president and south region editor Mark Russell made the announcement Monday.
“Leisa is a proven leader who drives success and inspires journalists to be the best in the business,” said Russell. “We look forward to welcoming her to Greenville and all the talent and insight that she brings.”
Formerly the editor of Gannett-owned The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Illinois, Richardson joins the team as a seasoned journalist with decades of newsroom experience.
