Magic Cat hires Antony De Rienzo as UK sales manager

Magic Cat Publishing has hired Antony De Rienzo as UK sales manager from October. De Rienzo is joining Magic Cat after seven years at Ebury, where he worked across campaigns for numerous titles including Jane’s Patisserie and Bored of Lunch and achieved notable chart positions for authors such as Charlie Mackesy.  

This is the latest in a string of appointments at Magic Cat. The publisher has expanded all areas of its team in recent months.

De Rienzo said: "I am truly honoured and excited to be join the Magic Cat team at a time when they are growing and have such exciting talent on their lists. Having watched Magic Cat from afar really come into their own, I can’t wait to get stuck into this new role and work alongside Rachel, Jenny, Maria and the rest of the team on their beautiful books."

Finance and operations director, Maria Treacy-Lord, said: "Antony impressed us with his strategic approach to sales and fantastic relationships across the trade and he will be key to our growth plans as we move forward. We heartily welcome him to our dynamic team."