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Ann Dye has been promoted to the expanded role of vice president, sales operations, in which she will “lead our efforts to optimize operational efficiency across our customer partnerships.”

CEO Hilary Murray Hill will step down from her position and become chair, leading the Raising Readers program and supporting the leadership transition. She will retire at the end of the year.

In March, Ruth Alltimes will become managing director, leading the children’s division and reporting to David Shelley.

Jacob Surpin has been promoted to executive editor at Avery.

Lauren O’Neal has been promoted to senior editor at Tarcher Perigee.

Rachel Dugan has been promoted to publicist at Avery & Tarcher Perigee.

Madeleine Shalaby has joined as associate editor.

Analía Cabello is promoted to associate agent.

Alisha West has been promoted to associate agent.