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The Frankfurt Book Fair’s industry event, Global 50 CEO Talk, will feature Jonathan Karp, c.e.o. of Simon & Schuster and Richard Sarnoff, chairman of media for KKR’s Private Equity platform in the Americas to discuss Simon & Schuster’s strategic vision and growth opportunities.
The talk will take place at the fair on Wednesday, 16th October 2024, from 2pm to 3pm at the International Stage (between halls 4.1 and 5.1).
The session will explore the strategic vision of Simon & Schuster as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Karp will highlight Simon & Schuster’s evolving role as a "global publishing powerhouse", expanding its reach internationally along with its digital transformation and innovation in publishing.
Simon & Schuster, acquired by KKR in 2023, with recent acquisitions also including leading Dutch publisher Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) and Australian publisher Affirm Press.
Sarnoff, chairman of the board of Simon & Schuster and long-time KKR investor and former senior publishing industry executive, will provide additional context on Simon & Schuster’s transition under new ownership.
Karp and Sarnoff will be interviewed live on stage by the editors of Bookdao (PR China), The Bookseller (UK), Digital Publishing Report (Germany), Livres Hebdo (France) and Publishers Weekly (US), in a conversation moderated by Rüdiger Wischenbart.
The Global 50 CEO Talk is prepared in conjunction with the Global 50 Publishing Ranking, which has mapped the 50 largest publishing corporations each year since 2007.