President and publisher of Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Jonathan Karp was named ceo and president of Simon & Schuster, following the death of Carolyn Reidy earlier this month. ViacomCBS ceo Bob Bakish says in the announcement, “Jon embodies the values that Carolyn instilled at Simon & Schuster, and he is well suited to guide the continued growth and evolution of this incredible global brand. Jon was a key member of the leadership team that consistently delivered strong results for Simon & Schuster, while expanding its readership across genres and formats. He is a highly skilled executive who is deeply […]