A M Heath reveals 'significant' plans for growth with key promotions

A M Heath has revealed "significant" plans for growth at the literary agency, with a series of promotions and career moves.

Bill Hamilton will take on the newly created role of chairman from 1st September.

Hamilton oversaw the evolution of the agency into a significant presence in London publishing, representing prize-winning novelists, historians, journalists and estates, including that of George Orwell. Hamilton will oversee the next phase of A M Heath’s expansion.

Meanwhile, Victoria Hobbs has been promoted to managing director. She joined A M Heath in 1999, and has established a large list of clients including Women’s Prize for Fiction winners Maggie O’Farrell and Kamila Shamsie; Conn Iggulden and Tim Shipman.

Hamilton said: “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to see Victoria stepping up to managing director. She has been essential to the agency’s growth and success, bringing wonderful clients and inspiring us all with her passionate advocacy for them.”

Hobbs said: “We at A M Heath have benefited greatly from Bill’s very particular brand of leadership—generous, incisive and always collegial. We are delighted that with his move to chairman we and his clients can continue to benefit from his breadth of knowledge and sharp eye on all aspects of the business.”