Mackenzie new PA vice-president

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 05/05/2011 - 09:21 Little, Brown chief executive and publisher Ursula Mackenzie has been appointed vice-president of the Publishers Association, outgoing president Victoria Barnsley announced at the PA Annual General Meeting yesterday [4th May]. Barnsley said the PA council had received a single nomination for the vice-president position, with Mackenzie duly elected by the PA members. Pearson UK president Rod Bristow has stepped up to the role of PA president for the forthcoming year, with vice-president Simon Allen standing down from his position. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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