Random House has made several executive appointments in the digital channel and marketing development department, a newly integrated unit under Madeline MacIntosh. Amanda Close, previously v-p, digital business development, has been named v-p digital channel and marketing development and will direct this department.

Pete McCarthy has been named v-p, director, marketing innovation in the digital channel and marketing development dept.. He was formerly v-p digital and online marketing development. Chelsea Vaughn has been appointed v-p director, marketing operations. Christine McNamara has been named v-p director, digital channel development.