Nihar Malaviya named as permanent CEO of Penguin Random House

Nihar Malaviya has been named as permanent CEO of Penguin Random House, nine months after he was appointed the interim chief executive. Malaviya succeeded Markus Dohle, who departed weeks after a federal judge struck down Penguin Random House’s attempted merger with Simon & Schuster, a deal Dohle had pushed for. Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade publisher, has been undergoing a company-wide reorganization in 2023, with numerous senior editors either laid off or departing under a voluntary retirement plan.

Bertelsmann, the German media conglomerate, has owned Random House since 1998. Random House and Penguin merged in 2013.

Malaviya, 48, joined Bertelsmann in 2001, and had served in a variety of positions before becoming CEO. He was most recently COO and president of Penguin Random House in the U.S.

About the Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest publisher of consumer books, with over 300 distinct imprints and publishing houses in more than 20 countries. It was formed in 2013 through the merger of Penguin Group and Random House. Penguin Random House publishes a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and audiobooks. Its authors include some of the world’s most celebrated writers, such as Stephen King, John Grisham, Dan Brown, and J.K. Rowling.

Penguin Random House is committed to publishing great books, connecting readers and authors globally, and spreading the love of reading. It is also committed to social responsibility and sustainability. In India, Penguin Random House India is one of the leading publishers of consumer books. It publishes a wide range of books in English, Hindi, and other Indian languages. Its authors include some of India’s most renowned writers, such as Arundhati Roy, Khushwant Singh, and Sudha Murty. Penguin Random House India is committed to publishing high-quality books that are accessible to readers of all incomes. It also works to promote reading and literacy in India. Penguin Random House is a major player in the global publishing industry. It is committed to publishing great books and connecting readers and authors around the world.

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