Carl Hixson Named Hachette Book Group Chief Information Officer
NEW YORK (Aug. 31, 2026) – Hachette Book Group (HBG) announced today that Carl Hixson has been named Chief Information Officer by Brendan Goss, Group Chief Information Officer, to whom Hixson will report effective September 14.
In this new role, Hixson will lead the company’s digital and technology operations sitting at the intersection of strategy, enterprise program delivery, business intelligence, application development, and stakeholder leadership. He will be responsible for accelerating digital technology based on data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. Hixson will manage infrastructure modernization and operational functions including supply chain, finance, distribution, rights, product and information management, quality assurance, and more. This new role replaces Puneet Kukkal, SVP, Chief Information Officer, who will depart HBG on September 11.
“Carl brings a wealth of experience and perspectives gained across multiple publishing and media companies, along with a highly collaborative and people-first approach,” said Goss. “I am excited for Carl to take over leadership of our technological innovation, and to strengthen our culture and commitment to people at Hachette Book Group.”
Hixson has decades of experience spearheading enterprise-wide programs and driving successful completion. He most recently was Chief Technology Officer of SRMG, the largest integrated media group from the Middle East and North Africa. Serving across TV, digital, print, and film, the business delivered to more than 172 million people in seven languages across four continents. Hixson partnered with world-leading media brands such as Warner Bros. Discovery to bring the best global content, high-quality production expertise and premium entertainment to local audiences, delivering stories, ideas, and experiences. Prior, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at SHE Media, a Top 10 Lifestyle media company featuring a diverse community of publishers developing inspiring content. He also held leadership positions at Pearson Education, McGraw Hill, as well as HBO.
“I look forward to bringing my executive leadership in media, publishing, and digital transformation to one of the world’s most respected publishing organizations,” Hixson said. “I am passionate about partnering with business and editorial leaders to deliver technology solutions that strengthen publishing operations, empower creative teams, and position the Company for long-term growth. I am truly excited to collaborate with the Hachette team and contribute to the continued success and progression of this outstanding organization.”
About Hachette Book Group:
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading US 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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