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| Meg LaBorde Kuehn | |
Meg LaBorde Kuehn, publisher and CEO of Kirkus Reviews, is leaving the company, effective July 11.
Judy Hottensen, who stepped down as v-p and associate publisher of Grove/Atlantic on January 1 after more than 30 years at the company, will serve as interim CEO at Kirkus and assume all of the duties performed by Kuehn.
Kuehn joined Kirkus as v-p of business development in 2011 and was named COO in 2012, CEO in 2015, and publisher in 2023. Kirkus credited her "for leading the company's turnaround and unprecedented growth after it was acquired from Nielsen in 2010." Among other accomplishments, she increased revenue 400% in 14 years; led two website redesigns and a print magazine redesign; and developed and implemented the Kirkus Prize.
Kirkus co-chairman Herb Simon said, "After years of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, our beloved CEO is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire us for years to come."
Kuehn said, "It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to lead this extraordinary company through change and growth. I'm most grateful for the opportunity to have worked with and encountered so many exceptional people through Kirkus. Their talent, integrity and dedication to books and the power of reading have been a constant source of inspiration and have made this journey profoundly meaningful." After July 11, she may be reached at Meg.Kuehn@gmail.com.