Bonnier Books UK has appointed Sarah Posner in the newly-created role of publishing innovation manager.
Posner joins from Oxford University Press where she worked for five years in the editorial teams across academic, education and most recently English-language teaching as a senior editor, as well as working as the content lead for accessibility.
The new role will see Posner work closely with Bonnier Books UK co-CEO Sarah Benton and CIO Nick Wright, alongside international colleagues to integrate and test new technologies within the publishing process; establish best practice and learning between teams; and “facilitate ethical and structured use of AI that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives while protecting the IP and copyright of its authors, illustrators and creators”.
Benton said: “We’re hugely excited to be welcoming Sarah to Bonnier Books UK in this new role. In all our conversations, she has impressed us with her curious, can-do attitude, her spirit of creative collaboration and her obvious passion for creators and protecting all that makes us uniquely human. She will be an incredible asset as we build on the business’ long heritage as a future-focused, pioneering publisher harnessing the spirit of innovation to put our books into the hands and hearts of readers everywhere.”
Posner said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Bonnier Books UK at such an exciting time for the publishing industry. I’m looking forward to bringing my knowledge of the publishing process and passion for books to such a creative and forward-thinking company. I’m excited to collaborate with the different functions to help innovate while keeping creativity at the heart of what we do.”
Posner starts the role this week, reporting directly into co-CEO Sarah Benton.