Mitzi Angel to Become President and Publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, America’s preeminent literary publisher of prizewinning and bestselling books and authors, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. It has had only two previous presidents, Roger Straus and Jonathan Galassi, who have been illustrious guardians of its legacy. Today, Jon Yaged, President of Macmillan Publishers, announced FSG’s third president, who will guide this important publishing institution into the future: Mitzi Angel, President and Publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, effective January 1, 2022, reporting to Yaged.

Yaged congratulated Angel, saying, “Mitzi’s position in the literary community, her exquisite taste in books, and her vision for FSG’s future make her the perfect individual to hold this historic position. Mitzi’s international presence and reputation in our industry are unique and I’m thrilled to have her assume this role. With Mitzi’s proven leadership and editorial acumen, the FSG team is poised to build upon its extraordinary reputation to take the company to new heights.”

Jonathan Galassi will step into the newly created role of Chairman and Executive Editor of FSG with Angel’s new appointment.

“From our very first meeting fifteen years ago, I have admired Mitzi’s unique blend of openness, discernment, and strength of character,” said Galassi. “She has a deep understanding of both FSG’s history and of today’s new challenges and opportunities, and as our publisher she has been tremendously effective in reimagining our publishing strategies and bringing in a new generation of great writers, all the while winning the admiration, trust, and affection of her colleagues. I look forward to her leadership as she takes the reins and guides the company we both love.”

“I am proud to be the new president of Farrar, Straus and Giroux and to follow the distinguished years of Jonathan Galassi,” said Angel. “I look forward to the company’s ongoing success and its contribution to literature and to culture generally. We have always aimed high; my colleagues and I are eager to search out quality in new places and to promote new voices while continuing with the riches we have, both in English and in
translation. Jonathan, in his new position as chairman and executive editor, will continue to work full-time with his authors and to acquire new projects. My wonderful colleagues and I will work to build on what he has achieved and will count on his invaluable guidance.”

Don Weisberg, CEO of Macmillan, said, “Jonathan has led a remarkable house, publishing and editing many celebrated writers, prizewinners, and literary masters. He has been a vital member of the FSG team for thirty-five years and I am pleased he will continue supporting our authors and building FSG’s great list as chairman and executive editor. I am delighted that Mitzi, an accomplished leader with superb literary taste and industry expertise, will be his successor, continuing to evolve and strengthen this publishing and cultural institution in ways she has already proven in her time as publisher.

This is an exciting moment in the history of FSG and Macmillan, as we congratulate Mitzi on her appointment.”

Angel is currently SVP and Publisher of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, a publishing group that includes the imprints FSG, MCD, and Picador, where she has fostered a slate of dynamic writers and overseen the publishing strategy for the many bestselling and award-winning books FSG has published since her arrival as publisher. Prior to this role, she served as Publisher of Faber & Faber Limited. She has also held several previous positions at FSG, as Vice President, Executive Editor, and Publisher of Faber and Faber, Inc., FSG’s former joint affiliation with Faber & Faber Limited. At FSG, she has acquired and edited bestselling and award-winning writers, including Rachel Cusk, Garth Greenwell, Sheila Heti, Ben Lerner, Deborah Levy, Yiyun Li, Sally Rooney, and Amia Srinivasan, among others. Rodrigo Corral, VP, Creative Director, will now report to Angel. Eric Chinski, SVP, Editor in Chief; Sean McDonald, SVP, MCD; Sheila O’Shea, SVP, Director, Marketing & Publicity; Spenser Lee, SVP, Director, Sales; Hank Cochrane, VP, Associate Publisher, Picador; Debra Helfand, VP, Executive Managing Editor; Devon Mazzone, VP, Sub Rights; and Molly Walls, Assistant Editor, will continue to report to her. Jonathan Galassi will report to both Mitzi Angel and Jon Yaged.