People 9/6

SVP and publisher of Avery and Tarcher Perigee Megan Newman has taken the company’s VSO package and will retire in December. She joined Penguin in 2004.

Allison Dobson, president, Penguin Publishing Group, writes in the announcement, “Throughout my time working with Megan, I’ve valued her keen eye for talent, creative problem-solving, passion for her books and dedication to her authors. Her unique ability to spot a trend, find the perfect expert to address any topic, and launch the publication into the world is unparalleled, and I can’t wait to see what exciting opportunities she tackles next.” PRH will conduct an open process to find a successor.

Imanee Magee joins as editorial associate.

Katie Teas joins as publicity manager. Teas was previously at Harper Collins.

Gabby Capasso joins as senior associate editor. Capasso was previously at National Geoographic Books.

Tracy Massaro joins as chief marketing officer.

Karen Menzie joins as director of sales. Menzie was previously with DK.

Erinn McGrath joins as head of corporate communications. McGrath was previously at Little, Brown.

Katie Song joins as editor, Zibby Mag.

Samantha Marks joins as publishing associate. Marks was previously at Ingram Content Group.

Samantha Gregory joins as head of marketing and community for Zibby’s Bookshop.

Adriann Ranta Zurhellen has joined as senior editor. She was previously an agent at Folio Literary Management.

Previously announced internally, the imprint has now noted that Ben Greenberg was promoted to vp, editor-in-chief, reporting to Andy Ward. He will lead the Random House editorial team and “play a crucial role shaping, managing, and growing our list.”

Hilary Redmon was promoted to vp, editorial director of nonfiction.

Kevin F. Watson has been named chief financial officer. He was CFO at Paraco Gas Corporation, a privately-held energy distributor and service provider.