Stefano Hatfield has been appointed editor-in-chief at High50, a website for over-fifties, following his departure from London Live this week.

Hatfield, who describes himself as “a launch junkie”, has previously set up Metro New York, thelondonpaper, the i and most recently was editorial director of the TV channel London Live – all media brands targeting a younger audience.

He will now lead the editorial development of High50 as it prepares for a relaunch. Hatfield will recruit a new team to expand the media brand into new markets.