Book Industry Study Group Names a New Executive Director

NISO Member News

The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has appointed a new executive director, Allison Belan. Belan joins BISG from Duke University Press, where she worked for over 20 years and is currently Director of Strategic Innovation and Services. 

From the BISG announcement:

“Allison joins BISG with hands-on knowledge of our core topics,  including supply chain, metadata, rights management, accessibility, distribution, and standards development,” said BISG Board Chair Matt Kennell of Versa Press, in a release. “She also brings the experience and credibility necessary to engage with C-suite decision makers and other stakeholders across the supply chain.”

Belan succeeds Brian O'Leary, who served 10 years in the role and recently announced his retirement. Her first day in the new role is June 22. (Note: BISG is a NISO member, and NISO Executive Director Todd Carpenter is a BISG board member.)