Besliev and Blake promoted at Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster (S&S) Australia and New Zealand has promoted Tash Besliev and Cate Blake into newly created positions.

Besliev has been appointed executive publisher, children’s publishing, having previously served as publishing director, children’s.

Blake has been appointed executive publisher, adult publishing after serving as publishing director, Affirm Press.

“Following Ben Ball’s departure last month, Simon & Schuster ANZ’s adult publishing team has been combined into a single adult division under Cate’s leadership,” said the publisher.

Besliev said, “My focus is on working with our incredible team to build on our strong foundations, championing exceptional creators, and delivering stories that not only inspire the next generation but also achieve meaningful commercial success.”

Blake said, “Simon & Schuster ANZ has gone from strength to strength in its local adult publishing in recent years and I’m proud and privileged to be stepping up at this exciting time. I love this team and our books and I look forward to continuing to develop our critical and commercial success in this market.”

Simon & Schuster UK and International CEO Perminder Mann said, “Tash and Cate are exceptional publishers whose vision, creativity and leadership have already made a significant impact on our Australian business.

“As Simon & Schuster ANZ moves into its next chapter – with the full integration of Affirm Press and the arrival of Jane Curry as our new managing director – Tash and Cate will play central roles in driving our publishing strategy forward.”

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