Taylor to leave Insider after 12 years

Michael Taylor is to step down from his role as editor-in-chief at the regional business magazines group Insider.

Taylor has been at the Manchester-based business for 12 years and was part of the management buy-out team that acquired it from the private equity group Candover in 2005.

According to Companies House he gave up his directorship at Insider Media in October but still has around 15% of the shares in the company.

In its morning newsletter Insider said Taylor would leave in June but continue to work with the company, "to build its regional business brand nationally".

It's thought he is keen to pursue a role in events, and he will continue to work on those organised by Insider, particularly the Dealmaker events in regions where Insider does not publish a magazine, such as the South East, North East and Ireland.

In a statement he said: “I have enjoyed my time at Insider and I am particularly proud of how the team of people I have worked with have grown and developed. Now is the time for me to look at new opportunities, but I am delighted to maintain a strong link to the business.

“I would like to place on record my thanks to the board – Marlen Roberts, Chris Oakley, Ian Wentworth and Andrew Slim – and to my many friends and colleagues for their support over the years we have worked together. I wish everyone well for the future.”

Insider's managing director Marlen Roberts said: “We wish Michael every success with his new ventures but we are delighted that he will continue to use his experience and reputation to help Insider’s continued expansion.”

Chris Maguire, the editor of the Chorley and Leyland Guardian, joined as Insider’s new North West editor last month.

In addition to the North West edition Insider publishes magazines in Yorkshire, the Midlands, the South West and Wales. It also has a network of online newsletters.

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