George Hirsch has served as a Director of Salon since April 2003. Mr. Hirsch is the Chairman of the Board of the U.S. subsidiary of La Cucina Italiana magazine. From 1978 to 1987, he was the founding publisher and president of The Runner magazine at which time it was merged into Runner's World. From 1987 until his retirement in 2004, he held various positions with Rodale, Inc., including Worldwide Publisher of Runner's World, Publishing Director of Men's Health, and Director of International Magazines. In 1973, he was founding publisher of New Times magazine and served as its President through 1979. In 1967, he was the founding publisher of New York magazine and served as its President through 1971. From 1962 through 1967, he held various positions with Time Inc. Mr. Hirsch holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Harvard University and a B.A. in History from Princeton University. He is the Chairman of the Board of the New York City Marathon (New York Roadrunners.)
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