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John McNamee has stepped down from his role as president of the European and International Booksellers Federation (EBF).
McNamee was first elected to the post in 2005, and was re-elected for a three-year term in 2008, extended to 2013 in the interest of taking forwards the merger of the European and International Booksellers Federation into a single body.
His decision was announced at the federation's general assembly in London on Friday 11th April.
McNamee said: "It has been a great honour and privilege to be able to work since 2005 as President of EBF. The industry is fortunate to have so many committed, enthusiastic and interesting people… We have had to deal with many changes during the period, and we have been able to adapt and encourage our Members to position themselves well for their future."
Tim Godfray, c.e.o. of the Booksellers Association of the UK & Ireland commented: “John Mc Namee is a passionate supporter of the EBF, and has worked tirelessly as EBF's president over the last 8 years - representing the interests of booksellers all over the European Union to the Commission, and other key European institutions."
The name of McNamee’s successor will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Book Fair in the autumn. In the interim, the organisation will be overseen by Kyra Dreher, vice president of legal affairs, and Fabian Paagman, vice-president in charge of legal affairs.