Sashi Arumugam Named Vice President, Distribution Technology and Intelligence, Hachette Book Group US Distribution
Lebanon, IN (July 16, 2026) — Hachette Book Group (HBG) announced that Sashi Arumugam has been named Vice President, Distribution Technology and Intelligence, Hachette Book Group US Distribution. The appointment was made by Michael Shoults, Hachette Book Group US Distribution CEO, to whom Arumugam will report.
In this new role, Sashi Arumugam will lead the strategy and execution of HBG’s distribution technology and intelligence, driving the evolution of the company’s warehouse management systems and distribution platforms. He will advance HBG’s distribution expertise by strengthening technology capabilities and improving cross-functional team collaboration. Sashi will oversee key technology initiatives, including the upcoming SQL Server migration, and the shaping of HBG’s Distribution AI strategy, with a focus on turning usage into measurable ROI and capability.
“I am excited to welcome Sashi to the HBG team and look forward to collaborating on HBG’s distribution technology programs,” said Shoults. “Sashi brings deep technical expertise along with a humble, people-first approach that will strengthen our culture and further our commitment to distribution excellence. His strong foundation in distribution logic and his extensive experience with enterprise-level WMS systems will be an invaluable addition to our team.”
Sashi brings extensive experience leading distribution technology, warehouse management systems, and enterprise technology programs. Most recently, he led Distribution Technology and Programs at Steve Madden, where he oversaw technology strategy supporting the company’s distribution operations and large-scale systems initiatives. In his first months at HBG, he will focus on building relationships across the team, gaining deep familiarity with HBG’s systems, and strengthening collaboration with Corporate IT.
“I am thrilled to join Hachette Book Group at such a historic and meaningful moment. As Hachette Livre celebrates its remarkable 200th anniversary, books have never felt more important as vessels of ideas, culture, and human connection,” said Arumugam. “The combination of world-class distribution infrastructure, an extraordinary team, and the inspiring vision that Mike Shoults and Matt Wright have set for the future made this an opportunity I could not pass up. I look forward to partnering with this exceptional team to ensure our books reach every reader efficiently, reliably, and at scale.”
About Hachette Book Group:
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, Workman Publishing, and Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to several publishing companies.
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize, James Beard Award, and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher.
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About Hachette Book Group US Distribution
Hachette Book Group US Distribution is a division of Hachette Book Group. We are a global business and one of the largest publishing groups in the USA, delivering books and other media worldwide to customers from our facilities in Lebanon, Indiana.
Press Contact: Gabrielle Gambrell gabrielle.gambrell@hbgusa.com