Steering the Sails of Storytelling: Sandra Harzer-Kux Takes Helm at Carlsen Publishing House
Carlsen Publishing Introduces a Fresh Title
Hamburg, Deutschland — A fresh chapter unfolds at Carlsen, a renowned children's and young adult publisher based in Hamburg. The torch is passing to Sandra Harzer-Kux, a 52-year-old media maven, who will assume the publishing reins starting October. This move follows the 14-year tenure of Renate Herre, who leaves the publisher with a staggering double in revenue, making Carlsen the leading German trade publisher with a turnover of over 110 million euros. Harzer-Kux will join forces with Joachim Kaufmann in steering the Carlsen ship.
A pioneer in the realm of children's literature, Carlsen boasts a rich catalog of children's books, manga, and comics. The publishing house gained mass appeal in the post-war era thanks to its “Pixi” books and enduring series like “Tintin.” Today, its prized book series include contemporary heavyweights such as “Harry Potter,” “The School for Magical Animals,” “Percy Jackson,” the “Twilight” saga, and Japanese manga albums from the “Naruto” and “One Piece” series.
Praising Renate Herre's entrepreneurial accomplishments, the German branch of Bonnier Group's CEO takes the stage, extolling the publishing house's newfound grandeur under Herre's command. "Under the astute leadership of Renate Herre, the Carlsen publishing house has doubled its revenue and achieved the status of the largest German trade publisher," they declare. With eyes blazing with ambition, Harzer-Kux vows to carry on this streak of success.
With a history as broad as the Nile and as diverse as the world's vast oceans, Harzer-Kux's career in media is nothing short of impressive. Her media adventure began with a law degree from the University of Hamburg, followed by a launch into television production. Her media sector resume is an impressive collection of high-profile positions, including at Gruner+Jahr, Territory, and Bertelsmann Marketing Services, before navigating her way to the helm of Carlsen.
Eager to embark on a new journey, Harzer-Kux had a brief flirtation with Norddeutschen Rundfunk (NDR) as a candidate for the position of Intendant. Although she came close, she fell short of garnering the necessary two-thirds majority in the Rundfunkrat. Undeterred, her gaze now locks onto the horizon of success at Carlsen.
As for her personal life, Harzer-Kux is a devoted wife and proud mother of two girls. With her vast experience, it will be exciting to see how she steers the course of Carlsen towards new shores of literary triumph. Fasten your seatbelts as the adventure is just beginning!
Books and entertainment will be integral parts of Sandra Harzer-Kux's tenure at Carlsen Publishing House, given her predecessor's substantial growth in revenue and the publisher's acclaimed catalog of children's books, manga, and comics, including contemporary favorites like "Harry Potter" and "Naruto."
With her extensive media background, Harzer-Kux aims to steer Carlsen towards new literary triumphs, offering a promising blend of tradition and innovation in children's and young adult entertainment.
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