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| Julia Cowlishaw | |
Julia Cowlishaw has been named CEO of Vroman's and Book Soup, Pasadena and West Hollywood, Calif., effective January 6, replacing Allison Hill, who is becoming CEO of the American Booksellers Association on March 1.
A native of Southern California, Cowlishaw began her bookselling career at Warwick's Books & Stationery in La Jolla as a bookseller, receiver, and assistant manager; then became general manager of Shaman Drum Bookshop in Ann Arbor, Mich. In 2007, she joined Ingram, first in field sales, then as director of national accounts. She has also been a board member of the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association and a member of the ABA Bookseller Advisory Council. She currently is on the board of Binc, the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.
Hill commented: "I am thrilled that Julia has agreed to lead Vroman's and Book Soup into the future. She brings to the position significant and varied industry experience, along with a spirit that closely aligns with the core values of our company. I am leaving Vroman's & Book Soup in very good hands."