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Bloomsbury, the Harry Potter publisher, is preparing for a major leadership shift as founder Nigel Newton steps down as executive chairman in 2031, transitioning to a non-executive role to ensure a smooth handover. The company is actively seeking a new CEO within two years, with current chairman John Bason taking charge of the search. Newton’s legacy includes securing the Harry Potter rights and guiding the company through industry changes, including AI’s impact. Though shares dipped slightly, Bloomsbury remains bullish, fueled by fantasy hits like Sarah J. Maas, the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, academic publishing growth, and tech partnerships with Google. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38e35e3b20ccadb2

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