Langenscheidt Publishing Group, premier publisher of travel, reference and language brands, has named Nel Yomtov Executive Editor of Hammond. Yomtov will report to Michele Martin, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Langenscheidt Publishing Group, and will oversee editorial direction within the Hammond publishing program.
Yomtov brings over 30 years of experience to Langenscheidt Publishing Group. In his new position, he’ll play a key role in acquiring new titles for the Hammond brand. He’ll also lead the product and concept development of new series at Langenscheidt, while helping to identify new market opportunities within the industry.
Previously Yomtov held positions at Marvel Entertainment Group, DC Comics, and also worked as an independent consultant for Major League Baseball’s Educational Programming Department. Most recently he served as Editorial Director at The Rosen Publishing Group, where he oversaw the creation and development of books and publications for the packaging division of children’s book publishers. His project management and editorial services crosses the landscape of the publishing industry; he’s managed projects at major publishing houses including, Simon and Schuster, Chelsea House, and Osprey Publishing.
In making the announcement, Martin said, “We’re delighted Nel has joined the executive team at Langenscheidt. He brings a tremendous amount of expertise to the Hammond brand, including product and concept development, which is increasingly becoming a major part of the new Hammond brand, considering the two radically new titles out this season—Timeless Earth and Atlas of World Religions. In fact, Hammond’s budding content itself calls for expert editorial and creative direction.”
“Hammond is one of America’s oldest and most respected publishing brands,” said Yomtov. “I’m excited to embark on the next phase of development with this brand in particular, especially after the success of titles like Hammond World Atlas, Fifth Edition. The rich content and award-winning cartography available from Hammond allows us to expand in countless directions.”
Yomtov holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Lehman College in New York.
About Langenscheidt Publishing Group
Langenscheidt Publishing Group’s complete catalog is comprised of over 3,000 titles—including the largest selection of travel and language learning products in the world. Berlitz Publishing provides an unparalleled selection of phrasebooks, travel dictionaries, and audio programs. The maps and atlases with the American Map and Hammond World Atlas Corporation brands have long been a staple of students and road warriors in the U.S. and in recent years have introduced formats for new international and domestic map designs that elevated the industry to new levels. Langenscheidt also owns several leading regional map and atlas brands including Hagstrom, the number one brand in the New York metropolitan area and ADC, the leader in the Mid-Atlantic. Most recently the exclusive North American distribution rights for Michelin Maps & Guides and hf ullmann, and the U.S. distribution rights for Mobil Travel Guides, were added to Langenscheidt’
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