Hartford Business Journal Appoints New Publisher

Hartford, Conn. (August 28, 2018) - Hartford Business Journal, market leader in Business-to-Business news in print, and online, announces the appointment of Christopher D. Santilli, former Vice President of The Providence Business News, as Publisher, effective August 13th.

Santilli brings a rich background in media, marketing, strategy, banking and business development to his new role. In addition to a 16-year run with Providence Business News, during which he held various positions, Santilli has served as a Corporate Development Officer for Roger Williams University, a banking officer for Citizens Bank and what is now, Bank of America. Most recently, he served in Talent Management for Providence Public Schools, where he was responsible for talent recruitment in a 3,700 employee urban school system serving over 24,000 students.

“Chris’ industry expertise and passion are a great fit for our organization, and he joins us at a moment when we are poised to grow in Connecticut, “ Joe Zwiebel, President of New England Business Media, and founding publisher of the Hartford Business Journal said. “His understanding of local business media, leadership, relationship building and market expansion will all contribute to the continued success and growth of the Hartford Business Journal. We are delighted to welcome him.”

“I am excited to join the Hartford Business Journal team,” says Santilli. “I have known Joe Zwiebel, and his business partner (NEBM CEO Peter Stanton) for over 15 years. They are capable entrepreneurs, as well as thoughtful, responsible and thorough publishers. The Hartford Business Journal is an established, award-winning regional business journal with a 25-year history. I’m looking forward to applying what I know to to help a very strong team grow such a respected news source. We see Hartford, and Connecticut as poised for growth. “

About Hartford Business Journal

Hartford Business Journal is the only audited weekly, subscription based business publication in Connecticut. Whether it’s market trends, the latest merger news or an update on state government, this award-winning weekly is the “must read” for area business leaders. Hartford Business Journal has a total readership of over 31,000 affluent and educated business decision makers in the 61 towns that make up Metro Hartford. For more information, please visit www.hartfordbusiness.com or call 860.236.9998.

Hartford Business Journal is part of New England Business Media, which publishes in four New England states, including the Worcester Business Journal in Worcester Mass, and Mainebiz, covering the state of Maine, in addition to HBJ.

Starting in November, New England Business Media will add a glossy bi-monthly print magazine, publishing twice in 2018 in New Haven. The magazine will build on the already successful New Haven Biz digital brand, serving readers in the New Haven region with original reporting and up-to-date business news.