Harvard Business Press has a new editorial director

Harvard Business Publishing said that it has promoted Jacqueline Murphy to the post of editorial director of Harvard Business Press.

Murphy, who joined Harvard Business Press in 2001, previously held the position of senior editor.

Harvard Business Publishing said in a press release: "In her role as editorial director, Ms. Murphy is responsible for the editorial direction of Harvard Business Press, publisher of some of the world's most important business ideas. In addition to managing the print publishing program, Ms. Murphy will lead the expansion of the Press's portfolio mix to include new digital product and delivery formats, more global content, and the development of new community-based initiatives."

Harvard Business Press publishes for the general, professional, and academic markets on the topics of management, technology, marketing, strategy, innovation, and leadership.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)