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Dennis Eulau, Simon & Schuster's COO, will retire at the end of November after a 30-year career with the publisher. Eulau has overseen the company's book production, distribution and supply chain, sales, distribution client services, and information systems and technology. He helped lead S&S's transition to digital publishing, the growth of its audio publishing program, and the growth of its client distribution business, especially through the establishment of the S&S distribution warehouses in New Jersey and Tennessee, the company said.
"Throughout my years here, Dennis has personified the spirit and values of Simon & Schuster," said CEO Jonathan Karp. "During my time as CEO, Dennis has been a wise and trusted partner in leading the company, just as he was for my predecessor Carolyn Reidy. Although I cannot imagine Simon & Schuster without Dennis, I know that everyone who has worked closely with him will maintain his high standards, his positive energy, and his integrity."
Eulau commented: "It has been a wonderful 30 years at Simon & Schuster. Publishing has gone through many sea changes over the decades, and it has been an honor for me to lead the company through them all, setting Simon & Schuster up for continued growth. I have had the pleasure of working alongside a stellar team of colleagues over the years and I am grateful to them for continually making Simon & Schuster a first-class publishing company and home for so many distinguished authors."
Eulau joined S&S in 1995 as business manager for the trade division and was named senior v-p and general manager of the adult publishing division in 2001. He subsequently served as the company's executive v-p of operations, CFO, and for 12 years he held the position of executive v-p, COO, and CFO. Prior to joining S&S, he worked at Random House, Weight Watchers, and J. Walter Thompson.