People 9/16

Ann Dye has been named to the new role of vice president, business operations, beginning on September 21. Reporting to svp commercial ops Ed Spade, she will “manage HBG’s operations agenda, lead special projects and strategic initiatives spanning multiple divisions, manage the integration of new clients into HBG sales and distribution services, and moreover strengthen the company’s cross-functional operating management model,” according to a release. Most recently, she led sales operations at Harper Collins, directing the modernization of the company’s catalog, galley, trade show, custom edition strategy, and other sales support processes.

In addition Matt Klise will join on September 21 as business operations manager and Kate Meng is promoted to senior manager, corporate strategy.

Separately, Dan Levy has been named senior vice president, chief data officer, reporting to chief information officer Brendan Goss.

Ellen Whitaker is promoted to senior manager, marketing.

Christopher Metts is promoted to manager, marketing and social media strategy.

Sarah Malik is promoted to associate, marketing.

Kirsten Eggart is promoted to assistant managing editor, corporate bookmaking.

Vicky Weber has joined the agency. She was previously at Creative Media Agency.

Andi Twaddle has joined as an associate agent, representing adult genre fiction, picture book fiction, and children’s graphic novels.

Lee Melillo and Ryan Nuzzo have joined as associate literary agents. Melillo was previously at Dunham Literary, and Nuzzo was previously at Tantor Media.

Olivia Greenan has been promoted to associate literary agent.

Mahar Asher Sperling has been promoted to vp, associate publisher, “taking over the reins from his father, founder and publisher Ehud C. Sperling. He will oversee the daily operations and management of Inner Traditions International. His father says in the announcement, “Mahar brings a deep understanding of Inner Traditions’ history, values, authors, and readers, along with the energy and perspective needed to help lead the company into its next chapter.”