Breaking Ground: Simon Acumen Launches with a Focus on Workplace Success
Simon Acumen, a new business imprint led by Richard Rhorer and Stephanie Hitchcock, is set to launch on August 6 with its debut title, Cryptomania by Time tech reporter Andrew Chow. The imprint aims to publish 15-20 books annually, focusing on providing readers with practical guidance and fresh insights into the ever-evolving world of work.
Kimberly Meilun has joined the team as an editor, transitioning from the Hachette Book Group imprint PublicAffairs. Other upcoming titles include Anchored by Wharton professor Matthew Bidwell, Leadership Pivot by Pam Manfredo Curtis, Level Up by John Richardson and Attia Qureshi, First Generation Corporate by Dartmouth professor Gail Ayala Taylor, and Power in Numbers by Jamie Trull.
Jonathan Karp, president and CEO of Simon & Schuster, expressed the company’s dedication to being a leading publisher of business books. He emphasized their commitment to engaging with authors and readers of business literature and meeting the demand for insightful and practical publications that help readers achieve success and purpose in their professional lives.
