Hannah Johnson’s Departure and New Role

Hannah Johnson, co-founder and publisher of Publishing Perspectives, is leaving her position to take up the role of chief customer officer at Veristage. Johnson has been instrumental in the publication’s growth since its inception in 2009, overseeing a substantial expansion that includes a daily newsletter, a monthly rights guide, a printed magazine, and event programming tied to the Frankfurter Buchmesse.

“Serving as publisher of Publishing Perspectives and working within the Frankfurt Book Fair organisation has been a true privilege,” Johnson stated. “I’m very grateful to my colleagues for many years of support and friendship. This unique role allowed me to build meaningful relationships with many wonderful people in the book business and develop a deep understanding of international publishing that would have been impossible anywhere else.”

Leadership Transition: Erin L. Cox Takes the Helm

Following Johnson’s departure, Erin L. Cox has been appointed as the new publisher of Publishing Perspectives with immediate effect. Cox, who has spent a decade as the publication’s business development director, is poised to lead the organization into its next chapter while also maintaining her role as the publisher of Words & Money, a new media site she launched last month in collaboration with Andrew Richard Albanese.

“I am thrilled to be back at Publishing Perspectives, which I have worked for or with since its inception,” said Cox. “I look forward to continuing our mission to provide essential international news, programming, and resources for our readers, while also growing and responding to new challenges the global market is facing.”

Impacts on Publishing Perspectives

Despite the leadership change, Porter Anderson will continue his role as editor-in-chief of the publication, ensuring that the core mission remains intact. The evolving landscape of the publishing industry presents both challenges and opportunities, and the transition aims to fortify the publication’s commitment to delivering relevant and timely content to its audience.

Looking Ahead

In her new role at Veristage, Johnson expresses enthusiasm about collaborating directly with global publishers to leverage AI technologies for business support. Her shift signifies a growing intersection between technology and publishing, which is poised to reshape industry practices.