A Godoff Hire



Inigo Thomas, formerly a columnist at Slate magazine, has been hired as an editor at the Penguin Press, reporting to Ann Godoff.

Wells Rises at Abrams

Jason M. Wells, formerly marketing and publicity manager for Abrams's children's imprints, has been promoted to director, marketing and publicity.

Schmidt, Johnson Rise at Penguin

Kathleen Schmidt, formerly associate director of publicity, has been promoted to director of publicity for Dutton and Gotham Books. Lisa Johnson, v-p, executive director of publicity, has added responsibilities as director of marketing for Dutton and Gotham Books.

Hires and Promotions at CUP

Patrick Fitzgerald, formerly with John Wiley, has joined Columbia University Press as publisher for the life sciences. Jennifer Crewe, formerly editorial director, will add duties as associate director. Clare Wellnitz, formerly director of subrights and contracts, has been promoted to publishing director and director of subrights and contracts. Brad Hebel, formerly sales manager, has been promoted to director of sales and marketing.

Gupta Hired At UCP

Nawin Gupta, who previously worked with Reed Elsevier, has been named journals manager at the University of California Press.