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| Mary Ann Naples |
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| Gail Gonzalez |
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Effective March 14, Mary Ann Naples is becoming v-p & publisher at Disney Book Group, part of Disney Publishing Worldwide. A 20-year publishing industry veteran, she most recently served as senior v-p, publisher at Rodale Books and Rodale Wellness. Succeeding her is Gail Gonzales, who was named v-p, publisher at Rodale Books, effective immediately.
Prior to her tenure at Rodale, Naples held executive positions at Zola Books and the social retail platform OpenSky, and co-founded the Creative Culture, Inc., a boutique literary agency. She has also held positions at Simon & Schuster, Hyperion and Doubleday.
Jeanne Mosure, DPW senior v-p & group publisher, said Naples "brings the right leadership capabilities to support the amazing team and talent we have, while implementing new strategic initiatives in the future."
Gonzales joined Rodale in 2015 as v-p, associate publisher, trade books. Prior to that, she had been director of integrated marketing at Simon & Schuster and marketing & publicity director at Hay House.
"I am so grateful to Mary Ann for leading Rodale Books the past three years with integrity, creativity and a passion for our mission," said Rodale CEO Maria Rodale. "Gail is perfectly poised to lead our talented team and continue to drive our business forward with her outstanding business acumen, bold approach and enthusiasm for our brands."
