HarperCollins makes senior promotions

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 22/06/2011 - 12:07 HarperCollins has made a series of senior level promotions, with current commercial managing director Simon Johnson becoming managing director, HarperCollins, and Tom Fussell moving into the role of group commercial director. David Alford has been promoted to financial controller following the resignation of Gordon Taylor. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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