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Holly Williams

Bloomsbury founding boss to step down from top job in 2031

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Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has set out plans for its founding boss to stand down from the helm in five years’ time after four decades leading the group.

The firm said chief executive Nigel Newton has moved to become executive chairman, with aims to appoint a new chief executive in two years.

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