JOFFE BOOKS PROMOTES KICUL TO MANAGING EDITOR AS TREVIS AND CALLAGHAN JOIN TEAM

Nina Kicul has been promoted to managing editor of Joffe Books as Lahli Trevis, who has freelanced for the publisher, steps into Kicul’s former role of production editor and Jasmine Callaghan joins as project editor.

Kicul, who starts in her new role immediately, joined Joffe Books in 2019 and has, the publisher said, made significant contributions to the company, overseeing, for example, the rebranding of Pauline Rowson’s Detective Andy Horton mysteries in early 2022.

Chief executive Jasper Joffe said: “I am delighted to promote Nina to managing editor at Joffe Books. She was our third employee, starting as publishing assistant in 2019, and through her talent, hard work and amazing energy she has proved herself with every promotion. I am sure she will do an outstanding job.”

Kicul said: “I feel extremely lucky to have been part of Joffe Books from the beginning. It’s been an honour watching the company and team grow and go from strength to strength and being a part of its evolution and success. I’ve worn many hats over my time at Joffe Books but donning the cap of managing editor is a privilege.”

Trevis has moved from the royalties team at HarperCollins to fill the position of production editor, left vacant by Kicul’s promotion, and Callaghan, previously with the Mark Allen Group, rounds out the editorial team as project editor. Callaghan will oversee the rebranding of backlist titles to bring them to a new audience.

Callaghan said: “Words can’t describe how thrilled I am to have joined the dynamic and innovative team here at Joffe Books. It’s such an exciting time to join the company as it expands and brings its impressive list to a wider international audience. I feel privileged to be in a prime position to see Joffe Books go from strength to strength and play a part in its incredible development.”

Trevis added: “Over the last year I’ve enjoyed working with the Joffe editors as a freelancer and getting a glimpse at upcoming titles. Now I’m even more excited to have the opportunity to join the team full-time and get more hands-on with producing books for digital and print.”

Editorial director Emma Grundy Haigh described Kicul as “a huge asset to our team right from the start, demonstrating ambition, innovation and diligence at every turn".

She continued: “She bears that lovely combination of being both exceptionally perceptive and highly organised. This is a very natural move for her. I am also delighted to welcome Jasmine and Lahli to our ever-growing team. They bring great enthusiasm and precision to their respective roles. These three changes collectively mark an exciting turning point of the whole of Joffe Books.”