Jelena Faber
Deputy editor-in-chief, TextilWirtschaft
Jelena Faber is deputy editor-in-chief of TextilWirtschaft, the German fashion trade publication, since 1 September 2024. She previously headed the business section and works in the title's strategy team.
| Role | Deputy editor-in-chief |
|---|---|
| Outlet | TextilWirtschaft |
| Beat | Strategy, business, retail |
| Previously | Head of business section, TextilWirtschaft |
Who is Jelena Faber?
Jelena Faber is a German business journalist and one of the two deputy editors-in-chief of TextilWirtschaft (TW). She is part of the editorial leadership under editor-in-chief Bettina Billerbeck and focuses on strategy and business topics.
Career
Before joining the editorial leadership she headed TW's business section. The publisher announced in July 2024 that she and Silke Emig would become deputy editors-in-chief from 1 September 2024.
- Deputy editor-in-chief, TextilWirtschaft (since September 2024)
- Head of the business section, TextilWirtschaft
Coverage
She belongs to TW's strategy section, which analyses the business models, finances and restructurings of fashion companies. Together with Michael Werner she has published sets of theses on the future of retail and on the agenda in the tech business, and she has contributed to coverage of the Esprit insolvency.
- Business models, finances and restructurings of fashion companies
- 'Elf Thesen zur Zukunft des Retails', on the future of retail
- 'Zehn Thesen zur Agenda im Tech-Business', on technology priorities
- Insolvency and restructuring cases such as Esprit
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jelena Faber?
Jelena Faber is deputy editor-in-chief of TextilWirtschaft, a role she has held since September 2024.
What does Jelena Faber write about?
She covers strategy and business topics in fashion, including retail models, restructurings and technology.