Rebecca Smart, co-CEO of DK, will become a dedicated internal leadership and talent coach at Penguin Random House, effective January 1. Smart began at DK as managing director, publishing, in 2019 before becoming co-CEO last year.
Paul Kelly, who has been co-CEO of DK with Smart, will become CEO. Kelly has been with DK for seven years, starting as CFO and strategy director.
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At the Crown Publishing Group:
Gwyneth Stansfield has taken the new role of executive publicist, media engagement.
Stacey Stein is promoted to publicity manager.
Bree Martinez has joined Crown as senior publicist.
Mary Moates has joined Crown as associate director of publicity.