Murtagh to take over at HarperCollins Children's from Santos

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 15/04/2011 - 08:44 HarperCollins Children's Books m.d. Mario Santos is leaving the publisher at the end of June to "pursue other career opportunities". Publisher Ann-Janine Murtagh has been promoted to take overall publishing and business responsibility of the children's division. She will report to HarperCollins c.e.o Victoria Barnsley. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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