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flag Simon & Schuster named former Amazon exec Greg Greeley CEO, effective immediately, as the publisher enters its next century amid industry challenges.

flag Simon & Schuster has named Greg Greeley, a former Amazon executive with nearly two decades of experience, as its new CEO, effective immediately. flag He succeeds Jonathan Karp, who stepped down to lead his own imprint, Simon Six. flag Greeley, 62, previously served as vice president of Amazon Prime and held leadership roles at Airbnb, Opentrons, and Thrasio. flag The publisher, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024 and represents bestselling authors like Stephen King and Bob Woodward, is navigating a period of transformation amid industry challenges, including debates over artificial intelligence’s role in publishing. flag Board chair Richard Sarnoff praised Greeley’s strategic leadership and passion for books, while Greeley expressed honor in guiding the company into its next century.

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