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Tony Lutkus has joined Princeton University Press as chief of North American sales, a newly created position. Most recently he was president of Diamond Book Distributors. Since 2012, he has also served as chair of the American Association of Publishers' International Sales Committee. He has three decades of experience in trade publishing sales and marketing, starting at Little, Brown and then at Time Warner Book Group, Hachette, and Penguin Random House.
In his new position, Lutkus will manage the Press's U.S. and Canadian sales reps, both in-house and commission; a field sales associate; and indie relations and marketing manager/Midwest rep Lanora Jennings. He will work closely with Andrew Brewer, international sales director; associate director of sales and marketing Laurie Schlesinger, who manages B2B and library sales; Colleen Suljic, chief of digital marketing; and Tim Wilkins, director of finance, sales. He reports to Katie Hope, director of marketing and sales.
Hope said, "Tony's extensive experience in the publishing industry, coupled with our talented team and the invaluable intellectual property entrusted to us by authors worldwide, creates a beautiful synergy. We admire Tony's approach to leadership, to which he attends with passion and kindness, and which aligns naturally with Press culture. We are eager to see the positive impact Tony will have on PUP and are excited to embark on a new chapter and continue to elevate our publishing endeavors."
Calling the PUP team "dynamic and innovative," Lutkus said, "I have long admired the excellence of the Press's books, the high caliber of its authors, and the complete dedication to the kind of publishing that furthers our knowledge and understanding across all borders. I look forward to teaming up with the excellent marketing and sales team to reach new readers across North America."