Hachette Audio has announced the promotion of Ana Maria Allessi to president and publisher of Hachette Audio, part of Hachette Book Group in the US. The new role is effective from 2nd January 2025. Hachette Book Group (HBG) deputy CEO Richard Kitson announced the promotion today (19th December).
Allessi takes on an elevated role and will continue to lead the company’s audio, recording and digital content publishing efforts, including marketing to current and new consumers, as well as audio distribution strategies for the best-in-class audiobooks across all of HBG’s growing imprints.
Kim Sayle has also been promoted to senior vice president and deputy publisher of Hachette Audio.
Kitson said: “Under Ana Maria’s dynamic leadership, HBG has delivered another record-breaking year of audio sales. She delivers day in, day out and is focused on driving innovation and growth. She has a brilliant team working with her who constantly aim to deliver our mission to make it easy for people to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. I look forward to working closely with her in this new role and her continued contributions to the HBG Executive Management Board and the wider company.”
Allessi joined HBG in 2022 with more than two decades in the industry, having serving Workman Audio as vice president and publisher.
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