Key facts
- Charles H. Townsend, former CEO of Condé Nast, has died at 82.
- He led the company during its transition into the digital era.
- Townsend retired in 2016 from the parent company of publications including Vogue and Vanity Fair.
- His leadership coincided with significant challenges in the print media industry.
Charles H. Townsend, who guided Condé Nast through a critical digital transition before his retirement in 2016, has died at the age of 82. During his leadership, the company navigated the significant challenges faced by the print media industry, overseeing publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker.