Mary Beth Thomas is joining Hachette Book Group as director, field sales, overseeing the independent bookstore channel, effective December 1. Thomas has more than a decade of leadership experience in independent retail sales, most recently as director of independent retail sales at HarperCollins, where she headed the national field sales and telesales team. At Hachette, Thomas will lead the field and telephone sales teams, and all sales reps will report directly to her.
Nicky Devaney, v-p, retail sales at Hachette, said that Thomas's "deep understanding of the independent bookstore landscape, combined with her track record of developing high-performing teams and driving results, makes her an outstanding fit for this role. We're excited for the leadership, insight, and energy she will bring to HBG."