US EditionSimon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp steps down to launch new imprint
- Jonathan Karp is stepping down as the CEO of Simon & Schuster but will create a new imprint called Simon Six that will publish six books a year.
- Karp has led Simon & Schuster since 2020, following the sudden death of Carolyn Reidy and amidst ownership uncertainties.
- In 2023, Simon & Schuster was sold to KKR for $1.62 billion after the attempted sale to Penguin Random House was blocked in 2022.
- Karp is still involved with authors like former Vice President Kamala Harris and John Irving for upcoming works.
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Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp steps down to launch new imprint
Jonathan Karp, CEO of Simon & Schuster, is stepping down to lead a new imprint at the publisher. He announced Tuesday that he wants to focus on authors and editing.
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S&S CEO to step down, launch Simon Six imprint | Books+Publishing
In the US, Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp has announced he will step down to launch and lead a new imprint, Simon Six, reported Publishers Weekly (PW) yesterday. Karp will remain as CEO until the company hires a successor. In a letter to staff (as reported by PW), Karp said, ‘When KKR acquired Simon & Schuster, […]
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