Chronicle Promos Two

Liza Algar and Sarah Williams have been promoted at Chronicle Books. Algar, previously director of marketing for the adult trade and gift divisions, is now executive director of marketing. Williams, who was director of international sales, subsidiary rights and specialty sales, is now executive director of new business development.

HC Hire, Promo

Jennifer Barth has been named v-p, executive editor of HarperCollins's flagship imprint. Barth, who will start January 15, arrives from Henry Holt, where she was editor-in-chief. Also at HarperCollins, Ben Bruton has been promoted to director of publicity at William Morrow.

Jesus-Forero To Bookworld

Maria De Jesus-Forero has joined Bookworld as Spanish national accounts manager. Jesus-Forero arrives from Random House, where she was manager of national accounts.

Rados Up at Sterling

Kate Rados has been promoted from publicity manager to manager of publicity and online marketing at Sterling Publishing.