In a lengthy statement on Twitter, Krishna said that when she first started doing videos for Test Kitchen in 2018, she wasn’t paid. “I’ve been a loyal fan of the brand for years and look forward to collaborating with them to create meaningful change at this pivotal moment happening in food media.”īon Appétit Test Kitchen will have to move forward without Krishna, El-Waylly or Martinez. “I can’t wait to get started with the Bon Appétit team,” said Chopra. She also was co-executive producer on Eater’s PBS show “No Passport Required” and previously served as Eater’s managing editor and managed the brand’s 20-plus city sites. Most recently, Chopra oversaw strategy and operations at Eater. “Sonia’s energy and expertise connecting content across platforms is unmatched and will drive the continued success of Bon Appétit and our food brands.”Ĭhopra is exiting Vox Media after more than six years working at the company’s Eater site, and her departure comes after a Vox Media layoff of 6% of its employees last month. “We are thrilled to welcome Sonia, an incredible leader who has made widespread cultural impact through her passion for food,” Wintour said in a statement. Chu will start in September at Condé Nast, replacing former CNE president Oren Katzeff, who is moving out of the role after allegations of the racial pay disparities in Condé Nast’s video department and offensive comments Katzeff made on social media in the past.
As part of her duties, Chopra will also be responsible for working with Condé Nast Entertainment - which will be led by just-hired Agnes Chu, former head of content for Disney Plus - to develop Bon Appétit’s video strategy.