Harlequin has realigned its business into two groups: the Harlequin Trade Publishing Group, which will be responsible for all trade publishing activities, and Harlequin Brand Group, which combines Harlequin series publishing, Carina Press and brand development.
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| Loriana Sacilotto | |
Effective immediately, Loriana Sacilotto has been named executive v-p & publisher, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and will lead strategic publishing, editorial, marketing and publicity for all Harlequin trade imprints: Hanover Square Press, Park Row Books, Graydon House, HQN Books, Mira and Inkyard Press.
Reporting to Sacilotto are Margaret Marbury, v-p, editorial; a newly created position of associate publisher, adult imprints, for which the company is recruiting; Heather Connor, v-p publicity & trade communications; and Bess Braswell, publishing director of Inkyard Press.
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| Brent Lewis | |
Also effective immediately, Brent Lewis has been named executive v-p & publisher, Harlequin Brand Group, and will lead all strategic series publishing, series editorial, Harlequin brand marketing and publicity, Harlequin Studios, new business development and direct to consumer initiatives.
Reporting to Lewis are Dianne Moggy, v-p, editorial, responsible for all global series and Carina Press Publishing, as well as overseeing author engagement and communications; Merjane Schoueri, v-p, marketing, who will continue to lead the Feel Good Project and other new business development; Heather Allen, senior director, DTC; and Marianna Ricciuto, director of digital sales.
The Harlequin Brand Group aims to build the brand and grow series sales through new programs like Harlequin Studios, the Feel Good Project and other new business development opportunities.