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Lia Ronnen has been named publisher and editorial director of Workman’s adult publishing program, effective May 2. She remains publisher and editorial director of Artisan, and will report to svp and Workman Publishing publisher Dan Reynolds.

Ashley Cave Himes will join the Hachette speakers bureau as senior manager, reporting to director Jayme Boucher. She previously managed the Workman speakers bureau.

Allison Carney has joined as marketing director.

Vanessa Carrington has joined as inventory manager, from Shamrock Foods Company.

Sarah Gosnell has joined as a production manager, from Leo Paper.

Laura Higueras has joined as a digital marketing specialist.

Bryten Holborow has joined as a publicity coordinator.

In promotions:

Andi Landes becomes publishing operations and inventory management.

Debra Zakarin becomes publisher, senior director of Printers Row’s children’s imprints.

Autumn Heath becomes editor/managing editor, children’s publishing.

Kathryn Dalby becomes national account manager, custom and proprietary sales.

Rebecca Cota becomes direct sales operations manager.

Viet Dong becomes director of international logistics.

Kaitlyn Lockwood becomes associate publisher and director of Silver Dolphin books, Children’s Publishing.

Bernadette Baillie becomes senior director of marketing, Printers Row Publishing Group.

Taylor Carter becomes senior marketing manager, social media.

JL Stermer has launched her own agency, Next Level Lit. She was previously with New Leaf Literary & Media.

Lizzy Kremer has been promoted to managing director.

Anthony Goff steps down as m.d., moving into the new role of chair of the board of directors.