LONDON, UK: The Quarto Group (LON: QRT) announces the appointment of Alison Goff as Group Chief Executive Officer with effect from 2 January 2022.
Alison Goff will take over from interim Group Chief Executive Officer C.K. Lau, who remains an Executive Director of the Company.
Chairman of the Quarto Group Board Andy Cumming said: “I am delighted that Alison has agreed to take on the position of Group Chief Executive Officer. Alison is a widely respected leader who has built world-class publishing operations. The Board is confident that, with her experience, strategic vision and unwavering support from the Quarto team, she will lead the company to the next phase of business growth.”
Alison Goff commented: “This is an exciting time for Quarto as they are delivering bestsellers around the world. I am delighted to be joining the team and very much looking forward to working with many talented and creative people to build from where they are now and set out a clear roadmap for the future. I will have the help of an extraordinarily supportive Board and look forward to delivering growth and much more success over the coming years.”
The Quarto Group (LON: QRT) creates a wide variety of books and intellectual property products, with a mission to inspire life’s experiences. Produced in many formats for adults, children and the whole family, our products are visually appealing, information rich and stimulating.
The Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of imprints and businesses that are creatively independent and expert in developing long-lasting content across specific niches of interest.
Quarto Group sells and distributes its products globally in over 50 countries and 40 languages, through a variety of sales channels, partnerships and routes to market.
Quarto employs c.300 talented people in the US and the UK. The group was founded in London in 1976. It is domiciled in the US and listed on the London Stock Exchange.