Capstone Names Lori Benton as New General Manager/Publisher of Fiction Imprints
Summary
Benton also worked as Director of Marketing/Associate Publisher for Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, and spent 10 years in marketing management at William Morrow & Company in the children’s division.“It’s an exciting time at Capstone and I look forward to driving the development of the fiction imprints, integrating digital, and expanding our presence in the trade market.Benton will be based out of New York and Minneapolis, and will report to Tom Ahern, CEO of Capstone.Benton also worked as Director of Marketing/Associate Publisher for Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, and spent 10 years in marketing management at William Morrow & Company in the children’s division.“It’s an exciting time at Capstone and I look forward to driving the development of the fiction imprints, integrating digital, and expanding our presence in the trade market.“Her knowledge, her fresh perspective, and her strong background in marketing will help lead our Fiction brands through the new challenges that face today’s media.”Benton currently serves as Board Chair of the Every Child a Reader Literacy Foundation, and is a former chair of the Children’s Book Council.Benton will be based out of New York and Minneapolis, and will report to Tom Ahern, CEO of Capstone.