J.K. Rowling’s Agency Hires Former Disney Exec to Lead Harry Potter Franchise Team, Taps Universal Music Alum as CCO (EXCLUSIVE)
Simon Johnson is set to take up the position of chief commercial officer, having served for nearly four years as the Managing Director of Strategy, Growth, and E-commerce at Universal Music UK. Previously, he held senior positions at Amazon for six years, managing their Books businesses in countries like the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Prior to Amazon, Johnson spent eight years at HarperCollins, where he last served as Group Managing Director, U.K. and International. His new role will involve fostering growth and investigating potential new business ventures.