At HarperCollins, Liate Stehlik has been promoted to CEO and publisher, U.S. trade, overseeing the adult and children's trade publishing divisions and sales in the U.S. She has been president and publisher of the Morrow Group and the children's division and will continue to oversee those operations.
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HarperCollins president and CEO Brian Murray said, "During her 20 years with the company, Liate has helped shape our U.S. publishing. She has guided the publication of hundreds of bestselling authors, helped grow our global publishing program, and led the publishing integration of HMH Books and Media. At this time of tremendous technological and cultural change, Liate's vision, integrity, and leadership make her the perfect fit for this role. I look forward to partnering with her on the strategy and execution for the future."
Stehlik said, "It is both a tremendous privilege and an exciting responsibility to step into this role. HarperCollins has a remarkable history of publishing books that shape culture and engage readers. I'm eager to work alongside our talented teams, authors, and partners to build on that legacy and to champion bold storytelling and innovative publishing for the future."
Stehlik joined HarperCollins in 2005 as publisher of Avon Books. In 2018, she was appointed president and publisher of the Morrow Group, and her purview expanded to HarperCollins Children's Books in 2023. Before joining HarperCollins, Stehlik was associate publisher at Pocket Books. She is a member of the board of Poets & Writers.