Elizabeth Blue Guess has been promoted to the newly created role of imprint sales director, working with Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Books, Hachette Nashville, Basic Books Group, and Orbit.
Personnel
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Sara Birmingham will join Random House on May 6 as executive editor.
Imprints: Simon Acumen
Per our earlier report, Simon Element has announced their new business imprint, Simon Acumen. According to a release, “Simon Acumen publishes books that help readers navigate the dynamic world of work. Authors include thought leaders, innovators, academics, journalists, and professionally curious people who blend theory and practice to provide fresh insights and practical pathways for readers to adapt, learn, and grow as they pursue their professional ambitions.” It is led by publisher Richard Rhorer and executive editor Stephanie Hitchcock, who moved to the new imprint in November. Kimberly Meilun joins as editor, reporting to Hitchcock. Meilun was previously at Public […]
Winstanley to Become President & Publisher of S&S Canada
Nicole Winstanley will leave her position as publisher, Penguin Canada, and vice president, Penguin Random House Canada to become President & Publisher of Simon & Schuster Canada, beginning April 11. She has been at Penguin Canada since 2006. Winstanley will report to S&S president and CEO Jonathan Karp. “Nicole Winstanley is one of the most highly regarded publishers at work in Canada,” he said in a release. “Nicole’s reputation for excellence, her commitment to authors, and her keen editorial eye will help us become an even greater force throughout Canada and all of the territories in which we publish. We […]
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Craig Burke has been promoted to vice president, associate publisher at Berkley.