Verlagsgruppe’s incoming CEO Christian Jünger gets a particularly warm introduction from Penguin Random House’s Nihar Malaviya.
Hachette in the UK and USA: International Management
The key changes announced emphasize greater international dexterity for Hachette under David Shelley’s transatlantic leadership.
Mirchandani Leads Simon & Schuster UK’s Summit Books
Revived in the States earlier this year, Simon & Schuster’s imprint Summit Books is being introduced in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Nihar Malaviya Announces International-Level Leadership Changes at PRH
Shifts in Penguin Random House’s worldwide leadership team are announced by the company’s global CEO Nihar Malaviya.
David Shelley To Lead Hachette in Both the UK and USA
In a move to bring the US and UK Hachette divisions closer, London’s David Shelley is becoming CEO of both units.
Italy’s Publishers Elect Innocenzo Cipolletta President
Innocenzo Cipolletta, AIE’s new leader, calls for ‘the creativity needed to enter unknown territory’ as Italy’s publishers move forward.
Nihar Malaviya Made Permanent PRH Worldwide CEO by Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann’s Thomas Rabe announces Nihar Malaviya is the permanent worldwide CEO of Penguin Random House.
UAE: Sharjah’s Book Authority Establishes a Board of Directors
Bodour Al Qasimi leads a newly named board of directors, appointed to support and oversee the work of the Sharjah Book Authority.
PRH International: Global Corporate Promotions for Sansigre, Pérez
One educated in Madrid and the other in Barcelona, Manuel Sansigre and Carlos Pérez are promoted by PRH.
PRH CEO Markus Dohle Stepping Down, End of Year
Having doubled Bertelsmann’s book division revenues and ‘quintupled its profit,’ Markus Dohle is leaving as PRH’s first worldwide CEO.