Doug Stambaugh has been named to the newly created position of v-p, global e-book market development and strategy at Simon & Schuster, reporting to Dennis Eulau. His responsibility will be to help S&S further develop its e-book business "in a manner that best positions us for success in all our markets around the world." In making the appointment, CEO Carloyn Reidy cited the growing importance of international e-book sales to the future growth of S&S.

Stambaugh has been with Simon & Schuster Digital since 2007, most recently as v-p, business development.