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Page Edmunds will join as president in August, reporting to ceo Paul Kelly and based in New York. Edmunds is currently vp, associate publisher at Harper Collins Children’s.

“DK US is a formidable business with exciting opportunities ahead, and Page is exactly the kind of leader we were looking for,” Kelly said in a release. “What particularly impressed me is her ability to connect publishing, brands, audiences and commercial growth into a coherent vision for the future. As publishing continues to evolve, I believe that combination of skills and perspective will be a significant advantage for DK. She combines strategic thinking with a strong bias for action and, throughout the process, demonstrated curiosity, humility and a genuine belief in the power of collaborative leadership.”

“I’m honored to join DK, and excited to build on the company’s strong foundations alongside its talented publishing team, authors, and bookselling partners,” Edmunds said. “Together we’ll continue to invest in high quality, creative publishing, and find innovative ways to connect readers with books that spark their curiosity and enrich their lives. I look forward to building closer connections across DK’s global publishing teams; maintaining a focus on editorial excellence, curiosity and collaboration in all our publishing; and growing the business while staying true to the mission and values that have made DK so successful.”

In addition, Carol Stokke has been promoted to the expanded role of senior vice president, continuing to lead the sales team.

Hachette Book Group has implemented digital bookseller platform Batch for Books, joining the company’s network of publishers that includes Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, and many others. The platform is used by more than 650 booksellers in the US.

Mike Shoults, ceo of HBG US Distribution said in a release, “At HBG US Distribution, one of our top priorities is empowering independent bookstores to thrive. We’re excited to partner with Batch for Books and their intuitive, paperless platform, which streamlines invoice management and payments so booksellers can spend less time on paperwork and more time serving their communities and connecting readers with great books. I look forward to this collaboration and the real difference it will make for our bookstore partners.”

Lauren Tambini and Shannon Cox have been promoted to assistant director of marketing.

Jenny Lu has been promoted to senior publicity manager.

Emma St. John has been promoted to senior manager of marketing & publicity.

Abby Dommert has been promoted to senior publicist.

Matt Maguda has been promoted to senior associate of marketing & publicity.

Elba Luz has been promoted to marketing associate.

Jules Horbachevsky joined in May as head of publicity strategy. She was previously director of publicity at Little Brown.

Zeynep Sen has been promoted to director of the New York branch.

The firm has begun working with Ravensburger (Germany) for the children’s, YA, and new adult market segments.