Ingeborg Volan is stepping down as the director of Gyldendal Litteratur, according to a press release from the publisher reported by Nettavisen. Volan will leave her position during November, prompting the publisher to initiate a search for her successor.
The publishing house produces Norwegian and translated fiction, non-fiction, and literature for children and young adults as part of the broader Gyldendal group. Volan exits the role after taking up the post in June 2024 following an appointment in February of that year, having previously served as the managing director of De Norske Bokklubbene.
Volan resigns following personal evaluation of role
Volan explained that her decision to resign followed a personal evaluation of the director role amid ongoing shifts in the book market.
Jeg har kommet til at en annen enn jeg bør få skrive det neste kapitlet,
Volan stated in the release, adding that her departure comes with affection for the staff, authors, books, and the company.
Executive Response and Recruitment Timeline
Gyldendal CEO Tørres Thuv acknowledged the departure by thanking Volan for her contributions during her tenure. Jeg har satt stor pris på samarbeidet vi har hatt og ønsker Ingeborg masse lykke til når hun nå går videre, Thuv said in statements.
With Volan set to leave her post before the end of November, the publishing group announced that the recruitment process to find a new literature director will begin shortly.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Leadership Change
When did Ingeborg Volan originally start at Gyldendal Litteratur?
Volan was appointed in February 2024 and officially assumed the director role in June of that same year, succeeding her previous position at De Norske Bokklubbene.
Who will take over as the new director of Gyldendal Litteratur?
No successor has been named yet. Gyldendal announced that the formal process to find and appoint a replacement will begin shortly.
What did Volan cite as the reason for her resignation?
Volan pointed to an evaluation of the demands of the leadership role within a fast-changing literary market, stating that another person should write the next chapter for the publishing house.