Media Carlsen-Verlag Gets a New Boss
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Heads up, kids' book lovers! The Carlsen publishing house in Hamburg, known for its popular children's and youth books, manga, and comics, is under new management. Starting from October, media manager extraordinaire, Sandra Harzer-Kux, will take the reins, according to the publisher's announcement. She steps in to replace Renate Herre, a 14-year veteran at Carlsen. Harzer-Kux will share the publishing duties with Joachim Kaufmann.
Carlsen, a subsidiary of the Swedish Bonnier Group, rose to fame post-war with its "Pixi" books and the Tintin comic series. Today, it's still pushing the boundaries with successful series like Harry Potter, The School of Magic Animals, Percy Jackson, and Twilight. Not forgetting the Japanese manga albums like Naruto and One Piece that keep fans hooked!
The chairman of the German Bonnier group praises Renate Herre's success, stating that under her publishing management, Carlsen doubled its turnover, making it the largest German trade publisher with over 110 million euros in revenue. Sandra Harzer-Kux plans to continue this streak, as she expressed in a statement.
Sandra Harzer-Kux boasts an impressive media career, having held various management positions at publishers like Gruner+Jahr and communications company Territory. Fun fact: she was recently a contender for the new NDR director, but didn't secure the necessary votes in the council. The position ultimately went to NDR manager and journalist Hendrik Lünenborg.
- Carlsen Verlag
- Kids' Books
- Hamburg
- NDR
- Manga
The Lowdown
- Sandra Harzer-Kux’s Professional Background: Harzer-Kux has a strong track record in the media industry, holding various management positions before taking the helm at Carlsen.
- Carlsen Verlag’s Profile: Carlsen is a trailblazer in children's and youth literature, featuring popular series like The Three Investigators and a variety of picture books, comics, and educational titles.
The Future
- Leadership Transition: The change in leadership signals a renewed approach to the publisher's core market, and with Harzer-Kux at the helm, the publisher is poised to bring fresh creative ideas and innovative concepts to kids' literature.
- Industry Context: Carlsen remains a significant player in the German children's and youth book market, and this transition reflects a commitment to maintaining its leading position amid the digital and market evolutions.
As of now, no official announcements have been made regarding specific new projects or changes in the editorial strategy for Carlsen Verlag.[1][2] However, with a focus on experienced leadership, it's clear that the publisher intends to uphold its reputation for quality and innovation.
The steel industry may consider community aid, as the new boss of Carlsen Verlag, Sandra Harzer-Kux, demonstrates her proficiency in innovative ideas and quality management from her extensive media career. Meanwhile, kids' book lovers might find their entertainment sources outside of kids' books, books, lifestyle, general-news, or entertainment, as they eagerly await the unveiling of new projects from Carlsen Verlag. Despite the absence of formal announcements, the steel industry and mining sector might take inspiration from Carlsen's continuous growth, as they aim to maintain their leading positions in the Manufacturing and Mining industries.
