Evelyn Webster, currently managing director of IPC’s women’s weekly arm, has been appointed the company’s chief executive.
Auton, who was appointed CEO of IPC in 2003, will remain chairman of the publishing group as well as executive vice president at Times Inc in New York.
Auton said: “Since 2003 I have had the privilege of leading IPC Media as its CEO. And it truly has been a privilege, because it is an exceptional company.
“IPC remains close to my heart and I am looking forward to continuing to work with Evelyn and the superbly talented IPC Media board to take this company to even greater heights,” she added.