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At Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Steve Piersanti has been named CEO, CFO, and publisher while Kristen Frantz has been named COO and senior v-p of sales & marketing, and is joining the company's board of directors. Piersanti is the company's founder and former CEO who most recently has been senior editor, a role he will continue. Frantz has been with for Berrett-Koehler for more than 30 years and was key in developing the company's sales and marketing strategies.
At the same time, Praveen Madan, who was named CEO and publisher in January 2024, is giving up those roles. The company said that during his tenure, "BK has strengthened its financial foundation, deepened its commitment to author partnerships, and advanced innovative publishing models that align with the company's mission of 'Connecting People and Ideas to Create a World That Works for All.' "
Madan commented: "I am honored to have had the opportunity to help stabilize Berrett-Koehler Publishers, a company I have learned so much from and deeply admire. I am profoundly grateful to the staff, the board, and all of BK's stakeholders for their unwavering support during this transition period. Under Steve and Kristen's capable leadership, I am confident BK has a bright future as a unique independent publisher dedicated to supporting thought leaders in shaping their messages and amplifying their voices to create meaningful change."
Piersanti said, "I am grateful that Praveen Madan has done so much to support and advance Berrett-Koehler over 12 years, first as a board member, then as chair of the board, then as CEO. And I'm excited that Kristen Frantz will be stepping up to the role of chief operating officer, which her experience and expertise greatly prepare her for and which will be a blessing to our company."
Frantz added, "After three decades with Berrett-Koehler, I've seen firsthand how our commitment to partnership and positive change has transformed both our authors and our industry. I'm excited to help lead BK into its next chapter, building on our strong foundation while exploring new ways to expand our impact and reach. I am thankful to Praveen Madan for his transformative leadership over the past year and to our staff and board for their hard work, and I look forward to collaborating closely with Steve Piersanti to build a bright future for BK."