New IJRM Editors Appointed

Earlier this year, the EMAC Executive Council established a committee to appoint a new editor for the International Journal of Research in Marketing. The present editor, Hubert Gatignon, had indicated that he did not want to be considered for reappointment. The Search Committee consisted of three members: Jan-Benedict Steenkamp (chairman, ex-officio as Vice President Publications), Marnik Dekimpe, and Gilles Laurent.

After a careful process, in which we solicited input from the EMAC community and the IJRM Editorial Review Board, and working closely with Hubert Gatignon, we are extremely pleased that we have appointed as the new co-editors: Stefan Stremersch (Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Emory University, USA) and Donald R. Lehmann (Columbia University, USA). The appointment decision was unanimous.

The two new co-editors will enrich IJRM with their experience, combining breadth and quality. The search committee is convinced that the co-editors are open to all established research traditions; to research traditions from multiple countries, or based on diverse underlying disciplines; to new topics, new conceptual approaches, new methodological tools. Given their reputation and record, they can combine this breadth without compromising on the quality and rigor that have always been hallmarks of IJRM.

Stefan and Don will start as co-editors per January 1, 2007. This fall, they will work closely with Hubert Gatignon to arrange a smooth transition. The editorial office will be located at the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Please join me in wishing Stefan and Don wisdom and success, and congratulating them on their appointment.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Hubert for his untiring efforts during the last six years to take IJRM to ever loftier heights. Hubert has spent countless hours to further increase the quality, rigor, and reputation of IJRM. It is because of the selfishness of people like Hubert that marketing science in Europe and elsewhere is strong and growing. The Search Committee is confident that the growth trajectory will be continued under the two new editors.

Jan-Benedict Steenkamp
VP Publications