Ken Holland, v-p, director, field sales, will retire from Macmillan, effective May 14, after 22 years at the company. Holland joined Macmillan in 1997 as national sales manager, moving to field manager a year later before being promoted to his current position in 2002. He was also on the New England Independent Booksellers Association board from 2009 to 2010.
"Beloved by booksellers and the field alike, Ken is well known for being a fierce champion of the independent channel," said Jenn Gonzalez, executive v-p, trade sales. "He has tirelessly traveled across the country to visit accounts and reps, building relationships and selling strategies that have allowed Macmillan to remain competitive. A discerning and enthusiastic reader, he could always be relied on for insight into the books that would work best in independent stores. He will be greatly missed."