Ben Loehnen

Ben Loehnen is the Vice President and Co-Publisher of Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, a position he has held since February 2024. He co-founded Avid Reader Press in 2018, and prior to his promotion, he served as an executive editor within the same imprint for eight years.123

Loehnen's career in publishing includes experience at major publishing houses such as HarperCollins and Random House, where he honed his skills in editorial leadership.1 His educational background includes graduating from St. Paul's School in 1996, which is noted on his profile.2

In addition to his publishing work, Loehnen is recognized for his contributions to various literary projects, having edited notable works throughout his career.4