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COO/CFO Daniel Shemesh is leaving the company “to explore new career opportunities.” Charles Gallagher will become the new COO/CFO. He worked with CEO David Steinberger previously at both Arcadia Publishing and the Perseus Books Group.

Erin Toller has joined as senior director, marketing, for Atheneum, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Beach Lane Books, and Paula Wiseman Books. She has been a freelance brand manager for Cassandra Clare, Jason Reynolds, and Stuart Gibbs for the last four years, after working at Penguin Random House.

Brendon MacDonald has been promoted to associate director, marketing for Atheneum, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and Beach Lane Books.

Cassandra Fernandez has been promoted to marketing manager for Atheneum, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and Paula Wiseman Books.

Jill Hacking returns as associate director, marketing operations and events.

Amelia Johnson has been promoted to marketing coordinator, marketing operations and events.

Saleena Nival has been promoted to marketing coordinator, digital marketing.

Liza Buell has joined as associate publicist. She was previously publicity assistant at Atria Books.

Judy Pray has been promoted to editorial director of food and drink for Artisan and Workman.

Zachary Greenwald has been promoted to associate publisher for Artisan and Workman, executive managing editor at Artisan.

Allison McGeehon has been promoted to the new role of executive director of publicity, marketing, and publishing strategy for Artisan.

Zach Ramsdell has joined as special markets coordinator.

Emma Hunter has joined as digital marketing associate. She was previously marketing and communications coordinator at the Canadian Children’s Book Centre.