Who We Are

“Alister & Paine is a refreshing source of original, provocative business information – a rare find today when recycled, mainstream content challenges the reader to find something useful” - Ross Saldarini, CEO of MountainKhakis

Brian Aitken, Chairman of Alister & PaineBrian D. Aitken, Executive Creative Director
Brian founded the Alister & Paine Exploratory Committee in August of 2008 while serving as a Publisher for MediaPlanet, an international publishing house with over 20 offices in as many countries. After publishing and financing reports for USA Today, The Wall Street Journal & The Washington Post he took the next logical leap into the world of digital publishing. Aitken received his undergraduate education at Rutgers University, received his Statement of Professional Achievement from the NYU Stern School of Business, and is active in the Manchester Business School Global MBA. He is a 2010 Cisco Hero of the Human Network and was honored as the 2011 Sam Adams Alliance Reformer of the Year. In his spare time he’s been known to climb mountains, race Formula One cars, and read excessive amounts of Ayn Rand and Jon Krakauer.

Jenna Marie, Editor of Alister & Paine MagazineJenna Marie Bostock, Editor-at-Large
Jenna got her start as the Editorial Chair for the Alister & Paine Exploratory Committee and quickly rose through the ranks holding the title of Assistant Editor before being promoted to Editor-at-Large. Jenna handles the heavy lifting—including developing the publication calendar and conducting the majority of Alister & Paine’s acclaimed ‘C-Suite Interviews’. Prior to joining Alister & Paine, Jenna was an assistant at the literary agency the Epitome Group, a Fashion & Lifestyle contributor for New York Moves magazine, and a vagabond travel writer. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, Jenna continues to trot the globe covering the most unique and luxurious offerings across the land. Thanks to Jenna’s old-school approach to journalism Alister & Paine is one of the few digital news-sources to write from experience instead of regurgitating soggy press releases. Jenna loves writing poetry, listening to Bob Dylan, and vanilla ice cream with sprinkles.

Bernhard Roetzel, Gentleman's Fashion Expert for Alister & Paine MagazineBernhard Roetzel, Gentleman’s Fashion Expert
Bernhard is Alister & Paine’s international expert on men’s fashion and is particularly well known as a connoisseur of finely tailored bespoke items that make up the perfect wardrobe for the esteemed gentleman. Bernhard currently lives in Berlin and is highly regarded within the textile industry for his consultancy work and professional expertise, and is more widely known to the general public as a guest on TV and radio programs. The first edition of his book “Gentleman, A Timeless Fashion” has been translated into over 18 additional languages. Bernhard is currently working on another book on men’s styling and his iPhone App called “iGentleman: The Style Guide”, available in German and English, was recently released and is already regarded as the iPhone’s best mens style guide. Bernhards’ favorite suits are custom tailored, the old-fashioned way, by John Coggin of Savile Row.

Kaitlin Roberts, Alister & Paine PhotojournalistKaitlin Roberts, Photojournalist
Kaitlin, an emerging photo-journalist, is the newest member of the Alister & Paine family.  At the age of twenty-one she is the youngest member of the team and is currently enrolled at William Paterson University where she is well on her way towards tearing down sexist barriers across the globe with the aide of her major in Women’s and Gender Studies. As for Photography, she’s self-taught and has covered events like the 2011 New York Fashion Week, Doyle Mueser Bespoke Clothing, and Signature Car Collection. In her spare time, when she’s not acting as the official paparazzi of Alister & Paine, she enjoys getting stuck into amusing memoirs, and would watch the BBC’s program “Top Gear” all day if she could.