‘Kirkus’ Publisher, CEO Meg LaBorde Kuehn to Depart

Jun 25, 2025

Kirkus Reviews has announced the departure of its publisher and CEO, Meg LaBorde Kuehn, after 14 years, effective July 11. Judy Hottensen, former VP and associate publisher of Grove/Atlantic, will serve as interim CEO.

Kuehn originally joined Kirkus as VP of business development in early 2011, and was later named as COO in 2012, CEO in 2015, and publisher in 2023. During her tenure, Kuehn modernized the journal’s business model, expanded full-time staff, led the art direction of two website redesigns, and developed the Kirkus Prize.

“It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to lead this extraordinary company through change and growth,” Kuehn said. “I’m most grateful for the opportunity to have worked with and encountered so many exceptional people through Kirkus. Their talent, integrity and dedication to books and the power of reading have been a constant source of inspiration and have made this journey profoundly meaningful.”

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