Emma Quick named S&S children’s marketing director

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has announced changes to its marketing and publicity structure following the resignation of marketing and publicity director Sarah Macmillan, with Emma Quick joining as marketing director.Quick , who is head of marketing at Bonnier Children’s Books, will lead a marketing hub focused on  author and Illustrator-led publishing and work alongside Alesha Bonser, who was recently announced as marketing director of brands and gallery kids/YA.

Quick and Bonser will take up their new roles in  September and will report directly to Laura Hough, deputy managing director. In the new structure, the PR function will be led by Jess Dean, head of publicity, who will now report directly to Laura Hough.

At Bonnier, Quick has spearheaded marketing across Hot Key Books, Templar, Piccadilly  Press, Studio Press and Big Picture Press, set the publisher up on TikTok and has played a key role in the success of numerous bestsellers including Holly Black, E  Lockhart and Andy Shepherd.

Rachel Denwood, managing director Simon & Schuster Children’s Books, said: “I wish to thank Sarah Macmillan for all she has contributed to S&S. We have enjoyed huge success in recent years and Sarah has played a key role at every turn. One of her greatest legacies is the terrific team she has nurtured, and I am sure this group of outstanding marketers and publicists will continue to flourish.

“In Emma Quick we welcome one of the industry’s bright talents. Her creativity, passion, and results-led,  forward-thinking approach are a perfect match for S&S. With Emma Quick and Alesha Bonser at the marketing helm, and with the brilliant Jess Dean leading our PR strategy, we are well-set for future growth and success.”

Quick said of her appointment: “I’m delighted to be joining Simon & Schuster Children’s Books after four exceptional and rewarding years with Bonnier Books. I’ve long admired the S&S Children’s list as well as the creativity and  innovation at the heart of their campaigns. Their teams have gone from strength to strength in recent years and I’m incredibly excited to work with them in developing new strategies and campaigns that create young readers for life.”