S&S CEO Greg Greeley Outlines Global Expansion and AI Strategy at London Book Fair 2026

At the 2026 London Book Fair, Simon & Schuster CEO Greg Greeley — who succeeded Jonathan Karp in March 2026 — outlined a strategy focused on global expansion, AI integration, and strategic acquisitions. Greeley, a former Amazon and Airbnb executive, described operating with a 'founder' mindset backed by KKR's long-term growth commitment rather than a quick exit. He identified AI as a key driver for improving internal workflows and book discovery, confirmed S&S's active M&A appetite with international expansion as a primary objective, and noted that the 'global nature of books' is the company's biggest opportunity. Karp remains with the company, returning to his preferred editorial role. Greeley's initial strategy is to 'listen and learn' from the existing team before refining a collective direction.