Olivier Nora

Olivier Nora, 66, is the outgoing CEO of Éditions Grasset, a subsidiary of Hachette Livre since 1981 and later controlled by Vincent Bolloré's group in 2023. He assumed the leadership of Grasset in 2000 and is now departing after 26 years. Nora's departure is newsworthy due to its timing, occurring shortly after Grasset announced the publication of a book by Boualem Sansal. News reports suggest a disagreement between Nora and Hachette's management regarding the release date of Sansal's book is a key factor in his decision to leave. His exit marks the end of a significant era for Grasset and raises questions about the future direction of the publishing house under new leadership.