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March 10, 2026By Katy Hershberger

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March 10, 2026By Katy Hershberger

Hachette Book Group   

Michael Shoults is promoted to ceo of US distribution, leading distribution for in-house and client publishers. He succeeds Matt Wright, who becomes cfo of Hachette UK after the retirement of Pierre de Cacqueray.

“Mike Shoults has made an enormous impact on our distribution business since he began in 2025. He is passionately devoted to making our distribution services better all the time, and his energy and vision are remarkable,” HBG and Hachette UK ceo David Shelley said.

Lucy Luck Associates   

Lucy Luck has left Conville & Walsh (C+W) to restart her agency Lucy Luck Associates. She will work in collaboration with Patrick Walsh’s PEW Literary, which will handle contracts and accounting, and represent translation rights.

Springer Nature   

Anna Troise has joined as president, North America, based in New York office and will reporting to Steven Inchcoombe, president, research. She will “lead Springer Nature’s external presence and growth agenda for the research business in the U.S. This new leadership role underscores Springer Nature’s dedication to advancing the impact of American research.”

Troise was most recently chief commercial officer at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Previously, she worked at Wolters Kluwer, Wiley, and Nature Publishing Group prior to its integration into Springer Nature.

 

St. Martin's Press   

Brigitte Dale is promoted to editor.

Grace Gay and Claire Cheek are promoted to associate editor.

Madeline Alsup, Jill Schuck, Katie Holt, and Jackie Pfeil are promoted to assistant editor.

Sophia Lauriello is promoted to publicity manager.

Alyssa Gammello is promoted to senior publicist.

Steve Erickson is promoted to senior marketing manager.

Ana Couto and Althea Mignone are promoted to associate marketing manager.

Alexis Neuville is promoted to senior manager, audience experience.

Mac Nicholas is promoted to senior manager, audience development.

Kerri Resnick is promoted to executive art director.

Soleil Paz is promoted to designer.

Playful Penguins   

PRH UK has released into the wild a suite of new illustrations of their branded bird in all manner of poses. Design director Derek Man says they are “designed to answer our brand’s needs in 2026 and beyond. They will show up across a wide range of applications, from seasonal campaigns to social impact initiatives, meaning they need to be flexible and adaptable.’

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