Parodi joins Europa Editions in new sales and marketing role

Caro Parodi, formerly of Octopus Books, is joining Europa Editions UK in the newly created role of sales and marketing manager.

Joining on 30th November, Parodi will work alongside director of communications Daniela Petracco and editorial director Christopher Potter, reporting to publisher Eva Ferri.

Parodi was most recently campaigns officer at Octopus having joined Hachette at Kyle Books in 2017.

She said: "I'm thrilled to be joining Europa Editions during such an exciting time for international literature in the UK publishing market. I have long admired the quality of Europa's list and the team's work on bringing books by authors from all over the world into the hands of English language readers. I'm incredibly excited to be part of the team's ambitious plans for the future."

Ferri added: “After a long recruiting process with a vast number of excellent candidates, I'm over the moon to welcome Caro to our team, as she proved to be the perfect match for Europa. Caro’s experience, her broad vision, her passion and commitment to creatively champion great books from all over the world will be crucial for us. Can't wait to have her on board in this new position, and navigate together the years to come.”

Parodi can be reached at caroparodi@europaeditions.com.