Simon and Schuster has a new lead Publisher — Dana Canedy

Simon and Schuster have found someone to lead its famed publishing house and her name is Dana Canedy. Canedy has been named senior vice president and Publisher for Simon and Schuster and will begin her duties on July 27.

Canedy has never worked in publishing but has been a New York Times reporter and editor for 20 years and most recently worked as an administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes. She’s also written a book titled, A Journal for Jordan, which is being adapted into a movie starring Michael B. Jordan.

This is one of the most prestigious jobs in the publishing industry. Read the full story in the NYT.