WINTER PARK, Fla. – Editor, photojournalist and lifelong water sports enthusiast Garrett Cortese has joined Bonnier Corp. as editorial director of water sports brands Wakeboarding and WaterSki, it was announced today by Shawn Bean, editorial director for Bonnier Corp.’s Active Interest Network. This position is effective immediately.
 
Cortese joins Bonnier Corp. from Alliance Wake Magazine where, since 2005, he held a variety of positions, most recently serving as editor and director of photography.
 
In this newly created position, Cortese will take a hands-on approach with Wakeboarding, overseeing day-to-day editorial operations, print and digital content creation, special issues and brand extensions. Additionally, he will act as managing editor for WaterSki, bringing in guest editors from within the industry to develop compelling, timely content for the brand.
 
Cortese will also partner with sister brand Boating in Bonnier Corp.’s continued mission to drive water sports industry growth with initiatives targeted outside the core audience.
 
"I was lucky to work with Garrett in my professional riding years and knew he was the right person for this position," said Ben Greenwood, publisher of Wakeboarding and WaterSki. "His experience, talent, passion and work ethic are second-to-none. We have no doubt that he will excel in this role as he takes the reins of the top media outlet in water sports."
 
"For nearly 12 years I've had the pleasure of working in the wakeboarding and water sports markets, but it all started with subscriptions to WaterSki and Wakeboarding magazines as a child," said Cortese. "I'm honored to now help guide both titles as editorial director, and I look forward to continuing their legacies and evolution within the ever-changing worlds of publishing and water sports."
 
Cortese lives in Orlando, Fla., with his wife and four-month-old daughter.
 
About Bonnier Corporation
Bonnier Corp. is one of the largest special-interest publishing groups in America, with more than 30 multichannel brands extending into all platforms, including magazines, digital media, events and product licensing. Bonnier Corp.’s brands include Popular Science, Saveur, Field & Stream, Popular Photography, Yachting, Flying, Salt Water Sportsman, Cycle World, Working Mother and Outdoor Life. Bonnier Corp. is owned by Sweden-based Bonnier AB, a multichannel media conglomerate operating in 15 countries. For more information, visit bonniercorp.com.