HarperCollins Publishers has announced that Kate Elton has been formally appointed CEO of HarperCollins UK, following an interim period. She will sit on the global executive committee and report to HarperCollins president and CEO Brian Murray.

Elton, who previously served as group managing editor for the publisher’s adult commercial divisions, was named interim CEO earlier this month following the resignation of longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne, who had held the role since 2013.

“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Kate on our global publishing projects and have seen personally her thoughtful approach and steady hand,” said Murray in a statement. “Under her leadership, the UK Adult Commercial divisions have achieved tremendous success, transforming HarperFiction into a powerhouse of bestsellers and driving significant revenue growth.”

“The HarperCollins team is second to none—their creativity, passion, and dedication are genuinely inspiring—and I’m deeply honored to now be asked to lead the team as CEO,” said Elton.

HarperCollins UK has never given a reason for Redmayne’s sudden departure and his exit from the company was one of the hot topics at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.