Bonnier News - Richard Johnson

Hot Key Books Launches in U.K.

By Bert Menninga on 2011-09-16
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A new imprint from Bonnier Publishing, Hot Key Books, will focus on kids.

Bonnier Publishing has unveiled the name of its newest children's book imprint: Hot Key Books. As previously announced, Sarah Odedina, formerly group editor-in-chief of Bloomsbury's children's fiction, is the managing director. She started in her post Sept. 12.

Hot Key Books, which will be based in central London, will focus on children's fiction books for ages 9+.

Sarah Odedina to Join Bonnier Publishing

By Bert Menninga on 2011-07-19
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Bloomsbury publisher to join Bonnier Publishing to start new children's book publisher.

Richard Johnson, CEO of Bonnier Publishing, announced the appointment today of Sarah Odedina as managing director of a new, and as yet unnamed, children's publishing company to be launched in late 2011/early 2012. 

For the past 14 years, Sarah Odedina has served as publishing director of the children's list of Bloomsbury Publishing, including overseeing and managing the Harry Potter series by J.K.

New Managing Director at Five Mile Press

By Niklas Sessler on 2010-01-04
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The Five Mile Press in Melbourne announces that Alexandra Maramenides has been appointed Managing Director.

Alexandra Maramenides, who was until recently Children's Rights director at Simon and Schuster UK, will be joining the company in January 2010.

Richard Johnson becomes CEO of Bonnier Publishing

By Niklas Sessler on 2009-09-10
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Richard Johnson has been appointed CEO of Bonnier Publishing. Richard has been acting CEO for the past six months in addition to maintaining his role as CFO, a position he has held for the past four years.

He was formally Finance Director of Autumn Publishing which now forms part of Bonnier Publishing.

Maria Curman, chairman of Bonnier Books said 'I am delighted that Richard has agreed to take on this role. His considerable knowledge of Bonnier and the companies that make up Bonnier Publishing will I am sure help him grow and develop the business. Bonnier is committed to Children's book publishing and to growing its position in the English language markets. This position is key to the development of that strategy '