Simon Acumen, a new business imprint launched by Simon Element, aims to provide readers with fresh insights and practical guidance in navigating the ever-evolving world of work. Led by Richard Rhorer and Stephanie Hitchcock, the imprint will publish 15-20 books annually, focusing on professional development. The team includes Kimberly Meilun, who has joined as an editor from the Hachette Book Group imprint PublicAffairs.
The debut title of Simon Acumen is Cryptomania by Time tech reporter Andrew Chow, set to be published on August 6th. Other upcoming titles include Anchored by Wharton professor Matthew Bidwell, Leadership Pivot by Pam Manfredo Curtis, Level Up by John Richardson and Attia Qureshi, First Generation Corporate by Dartmouth professor Gail Ayala Taylor, and Power in Numbers by Jamie Trull.
Jonathan Karp, president and CEO of Simon & Schuster, expressed their commitment to being a leading publisher of business books and emphasized their dedication to engaging with authors and readers of business literature. Rhorer noted that the current climate is ideal for launching a business-oriented imprint due to rapid advancements in technology and significant cultural shifts in recent years that have caused changes in the workplace and career expectations. He emphasized that readers are seeking books to help them achieve success and purpose in their professional lives, which makes Simon Acumen perfectly positioned to meet this demand with insightful and practical publications.
Simon Acumen’s mission is to provide readers with a wide range of perspectives on the world of work through thought leaders, innovators, academics, journalists, and individuals with a passion for professional development. The imprint’s goal is to blend theory with practice to offer fresh insights into various aspects of work life. Through its publications, Simon Acumen aims to help readers navigate the challenges they face at work while also achieving their career goals.
