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Hachette Book Group Names Ben Sevier CEO
Effective January 1, 2027, Ben Sevier becomes CEO of Hachette Book Group, and Richard Kitson becomes president and chief operating officer for global English.
Anthropic Settlement Extends the Allocation Window to 60 Days
The settlement administrator extended the co-claimant allocation window from 30 to 60 days and expects the first payments on or before November 15, 2026.
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Christine Ball joins Hachette Book Group as President and Publisher, Grand Central Publishing
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