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Sandra Harzer-Kux to Head Carlsen Verlag from October 2025

She takes the reins after Renate Herre doubled the publisher’s annual revenue to more than €110 million

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Overview

  • Sandra Harzer-Kux, 52, will share Carlsen Verlag’s executive leadership with Joachim Kaufmann beginning in October 2025.
  • She succeeds Renate Herre, whose 14-year tenure saw the Hamburg-based publisher’s revenue double past €110 million.
  • Harzer-Kux brings extensive media management experience from roles at Gruner + Jahr and the communications firm Territory.
  • Weeks ago she was nominated for NDR Intendant but did not secure the required votes, paving the way for Hendrik Lünenborg’s selection.
  • Carlsen Verlag, part of the Bonnier Group, is renowned for children’s and youth titles including Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and popular manga series.