On 8th June 2018, The Bookseller reported that Bonnier Publishing’s mass-market children’s book publisher, Igloo Books, has undergone an “overhaul” under its new chief executive officer, who has “affirmed the division’s future profitability”.

Paul Gregory, former COO of Parragon and managing director of Hometown World, was appointed as CEO of Igloo Books Group in June 2017 during a “difficult time” for the Igloo business.

The article, written by children’s editor Charlotte Eyre, discusses how Gregory has strengthened leadership over the past year and outlines the division’s plans for international growth, touching on Igloo’s relationship with retailers and its partnership with Disney, which Gregory describes as a “breakthrough” for Igloo.

The full article is available here via The Bookseller. 

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