Bookseller Blackwell’s has reshuffled its senior management team, with the appointment of Dean Drew as sales and marketing director and Scott Hamilton in the newly-created head of retail role.  

Meanwhile, Gareth Hardy has been appointed as head of publisher liaison, retaining responsibility for buying, terms and publisher relations. Mr Hardy, along with Tim Kilmartin, head of corporate, professional and institutional sales, and Susannah Hobbs, senior marketing manager, will all report to Mr Drew.

CEO David Prescott commented: “Dean will help us bring a joined up marketing approach to all of our sales channels and ensure Blackwell’s customers’ needs are met seamlessly however they shop with us.

“The strengthened team are focussed on driving sales growth and fully exploiting marketing opportunities following excellent summer sales and a positive Back to University campaign that have delivered 9% growth in the year to date.”