NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANNOUNCES LISA OMAS PROMOTED TO PUBLISHER AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR OF ADULT BOOKS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (APRIL 4, 2017)- Lisa Thomas, SVP & Editorial Director of National Geographic Adult Books since 2014, has been promoted to Publisher and Editorial Director Adult Books. Thomas will oversee National Geographic's award-winning books editorial group, which publishes more than 40 books a year in its core categories of history, science, photography, travel, and illustrated reference. She will report to Susan Goldberg, Editorial Director of National Geographic Partners and Editor in Chief of National Geographic magazine, and to Rosa Zeegers, Executive Vice President of Consumer Products and Experiences.

Lisa is a creative, forward-thinking editor who knows how to get the best out of writers, said Goldberg. At the same time, she understands the demands of modern publishing whether in print or pixel and is a terrific strategist for National Geographic as we reposition our content for the next generation of readers and users. We are lucky to have her in our corner and in this role.

This is an exciting time at National Geographic as we pursue big books and world class storytellers, said Thomas. I'm honored to be part of team creating and telling stories at this scale.

Lisa Thomas has worked with the books division for 16 years. She has conceived, acquired, and edited a range of New York Times bestsellers, including legendary Forrest Gump author Winston Groom s The Generals: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II. She was instrumental in conceiving and editing Dan Buettner's franchise Blue Zones series. She also published the national bestsellers In the Footsteps of Jesus and National Geographic 125 Years. As SVP & Editorial Director she has overseen the successful publication of recent bestsellers, including No Dream is Too High by Buzz Aldrin, StarTalk by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Destinations of a Lifetime, and many more.

About National Geographic Partners LLC

National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, location-based entertainment, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses. A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.

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