Multiple promotions at Bonnier Books’ adult trade division as Matt Phillips named deputy MD

Matt Phillips, previously associate publisher, has been promoted to deputy MD of Bonnier Books UK’s adult publishing division, among other senior promotions. 

As associate publisher of Bonnier Books UK’s adult division, and working alongside co-CEO Sarah Benton, Phillips was "instrumental" in the realignment of the adult division following last year’s merger of the Zaffre and Black and White divisions. Prior to that, Phillips led the non-fiction editorial team.

In the adult marketing team, Natalia Cacciatore has been promoted to marketing director from deputy marketing director. Over the past year, she has expanded her remit to cover all genres of publishing, as well as leading and re-organising the marketing team to reflect the new adult division hub structure and delivering campaigns for authors including Jimmy Anderson, Boy George, Katie Price, TM Logan and Rosie Goodwin.

As part of the raft of promotions, Flora Willis has been promoted to deputy marketing director. In the new role, she will work alongside Cacciatore in supporting the marketing team, taking leadership over the marketing strategy for Bonnier Books UK’s Literary and Lifestyle hubs.

Meanwhile, Vishani Perera has been promoted to head of digital marketing, adult. She was formerly a senior digital marketing manager for Bonnier’s digital-first list, Embla. In her new role, she will shape the digital marketing strategy across the wider adult publishing business. And in the international Sales team, Kim Evans has been promoted to head of international sales. Her new role will involve overseeing the open markets and distribution into North America.

Sarah Benton, co-CEO, said: "I am so delighted to be able to reward the immense senior talent that we have within the adult division of Bonnier Books UK with these key promotions. Matt has been integral to the journey that the adult team have been on over the last few years. He is a much-loved and trusted member of staff, along with being an outstanding publisher.

"Natalia, Flora and Vishani have all helped shape our laser-focused approach to audience-driven marketing and Kim has helped take that message out across the world. I feel grateful to be surrounded by such passionate individuals who are driving our business forward every day."