Bonnier's Executive Shakeup Continues

Ben Dunn has resigned as managing director of Bonnier's Kings Road Publishing imprint, effective immediately. The Bookseller reported that his resignation "follows hot on the heels" of Mark Smith, whose departure as CEO of Bonnier Zaffre was announced July 16; and Sharon Parker, Bonnier Publishing's group COO, who vacated her role after 20 years with the company last month.

The three departures follow the exit last February of group CEO Richard Johnson after nine years at the helm. Johnson's replacement was Jim Zetterlund from parent company Bonnier Books in Sweden. Dunn will not be replaced "at the moment" while the company concentrates on its wider strategic transformation under Zetterlund, the Bookseller wrote.

Perminder Mann, CEO of Bonnier Publishing U.K., said Dunn "has had a great impact on the business; successfully steering the development of our five adult and children's imprints based in Chelsea. Ben's passion and enthusiasm will be greatly missed and I wish him all the best for his future career."

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