Simon Acumen: Navigating the Ever-Changing Workplace with Insightful and Practical Publications

Simon Element, a leading publisher in the world of books, has recently launched a new business imprint called Simon Acumen. The imprint will be led by Richard Rhorer, the v-p and publisher at Simon Element, and executive editor Stephanie Hitchcock. Kimberly Meilun has also joined the team as an editor, making the transition from the Hachette Book Group imprint PublicAffairs.

Simon Acumen aims to publish 15-20 books annually, with a focus on works that help readers navigate the ever-evolving world of work. These books will be written by thought leaders, innovators, academics, journalists, and individuals with a passion for professional development. By blending theory and practice, these publications will offer fresh insights and practical guidance for readers as they pursue their career goals.

The imprint’s debut title is Cryptomania by Time tech reporter Andrew Chow, which is set to be published on August 6. 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 while launching this new imprint dedicated to meeting the demand for insightful and practical publications that help readers achieve success and purpose in their professional lives.

Rhorer noted that launching a business-oriented imprint was ideal given the rapid advancements in technology and significant cultural shifts in recent years that have caused changes in the workplace and career expectations. He emphasized that readers are seeking books to help them navigate these changes successfully.

Simon Acumen is well positioned to meet this demand with its focus on publishing works that blend theory and practice to offer fresh insights into navigating the ever-evolving world of work.