Joseph C. Anselmo Named Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology; Will Succeed Anthony L. Velocci, Jr.

Joseph C. Anselmo Named Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology; Will Succeed Anthony L. Velocci, Jr. PR Newswire NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2012 NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Week today announced that Joseph C. Anselmo, 45, will become the new Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Week & Space Technology (AW&ST), leading a team of aerospace and defense journalists across the U.S., Europe and the Asia-Pacific. He will succeed Anthony L. Velocci, Jr., who is retiring Dec. 31 following a distinguished 23-year career with Aviation Week. Anselmo will immediately begin phasing into his new role. "We are proud to have Joe lead our global team of the best journalists in the business," said Greg Hamilton, President of Aviation Week. "With the recent re-launch of Aviation Week & Space Technology, Joe was deeply involved in establishing our global vision and digital editorial strategy. His passion for our essential industry, coupled with his willingness to push the envelope and effect change, will take our brand to even higher levels." Based in Washington, Anselmo has 23 years of experience as an editor and reporter, including 15 years with Aviation Week. Most recently, he was managing editor of a global team of Aviation Week's senior writers. In his dual role as senior business editor, Joe regularly interacted with industry leaders and top executives and wrote AW&ST's weekly Up Front column.