Richard Charkin to Chair Thames & Hudson's Board
Richard Charkin has been appointed chair of the board of Thames & Hudson, starting from 1 January 2026.
Announcement and Reaction
Johanna Neurath, chair of Thames & Hudson Publishing Ltd, welcomed Charkin’s appointment, highlighting its significance for the company’s future:
“We are very excited to welcome Richard as the new chair of T&H Ltd – it is an important milestone in the company’s history that reflects our commitment to innovation while remaining true to the values that have shaped us for generations. Richard’s exceptional experience, infectious enthusiasm for publishing and deep knowledge of the industry will help keep T&H stable and flourishing in years to come.”
Richard Charkin’s Statement
Charkin expressed his pride and enthusiasm about joining Thames & Hudson:
“I feel immensely privileged to be joining the Thames & Hudson team. It will be a joy to work in a family-owned independent publisher with the highest standards of scholarship, design, integrity and professionalism. The combination of brilliant books and brilliant publishing is irresistible.”
Career Background
- Charkin has been a publisher and educator since 1972.
- He has held senior executive roles, including Managing Director of Academic and General Divisions at Oxford University Press.
- He served as CEO for Reed International Books and Macmillan Publishers.
- Charkin was executive director at Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck.
- He spent 11 years as executive director at Bloomsbury Publishing.
Richard Charkin’s extensive leadership experience positions him to guide Thames & Hudson towards continued success and innovation.
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