Dismissed Grasset CEO launches new house backed by Hachette rival Editis

Olivier Nora, fired as CEO of Hachette-owned Grasset in April 2026, will launch Olivier Nora Éditions backed by Editis — a rival French publishing group. Editis, a Groupe IMI subsidiary federating 55 houses, will hold a minority stake and provide distribution via its Interforum logistics arm, plus marketing and technical services. The house retains editorial independence. First two titles arrive October 2026; 30–50 titles per year from January 2027.