Simon & Schuster’s New CEO: A Corporate Executive at the Helm of a Century-Old Publisher

In a move that highlights the increasing corporate consolidation within the American publishing landscape, Simon & Schuster has appointed Greg Greeley, a former Amazon executive, as its new CEO. At 62, Greeley steps into the role immediately, succeeding longtime editor Jonathan Karp who shifted focus to his own imprint within the company. This appointment is more than a simple leadership change—it signals a broader trend where powerful tech and investment figures with little traditional publishing experience are now steering venerable cultural institutions. Greeley’s career includes nearly two decades at Amazon, where he was instrumental in growing Amazon Prime, followed by...