Johnston takes on c.f.o. role at PRH

James Johnston has been promoted to chief financial officer (c.f.o) of Penguin Random House, in a dual US and global role.       Johnston, who has spent almost three decades at the publisher, has been leading the publisher's finance group, reporting to PRH c.e.o. Markus Dohle, since the departure of former c.f.o. Milena Alberti at the end of last year. Like Alberti, he will also have a seat on the Global Executive Committee and US Board. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Koomson 'finds her Verity' as Gbeleyi lands audio role after open casting call

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Authors call for Nicholson's reinstatement in honorary Booker Prize role

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The book industry needs to take responsibility for transforming itself

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