M. Scott Havens has been named president of The Atlantic. Havens most recently served as Atlantic Media Company’s senior vice president of finance and digital preparations.

“Scott is the right person at the right time to take the helm of The Atlantic, our company’s flagship brand,” said Justin Smith, president of Atlantic Media Company, in a statement. “For the past few years, he has been Atlantic Media’s digital business brain, implementing a ‘digital first’ strategy within each of our companies. The Atlantic requires bold, innovative leadership to continue its phenomenal track record of success. Scott’s skills, temperament, and understanding of The Atlantic’s mission are just three of many reasons that he is uniquely equipped to rise to this challenge.”

Havens has been with Atlantic Media since 2009.