Introducing Hannah Alpert-Abrams

Hannah Alpert-Abrams has joined The Butman Company, Inc. as a freelance writer and researcher. An Oberlin College graduate, she comes to the company with a background in scientific research and writing. She will be working in research and development across projects.

Welcome, Louisa

University of Rochester graduate Louisa Slocum has recently joined The Butman Company, Inc. as a project associate. A political science major, Louisa has much experience in writing and research. She will assist in book development, as well as manage contracts, royalties, and office logistics.

The Butman Company at the Frankfurt Book Fair

John Butman and Anna Weiss were in Germany for the Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the world's premier meeting places for the industry's experts. Attendees included authors, booksellers, publishers, agents, and film producers. John and Anna met with current and potential partners to discuss the idea platform, upcoming titles, and industry trends.

EMPLOYEES FIRST, CUSTOMERS SECOND to be Published by Harvard Business Press

Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies, in collaboration with the The Butman Company, will publish his first book, Employees First, Customers Second, with Harvard Business Press. Employees First, Customers Second examines how Nayar turned HCL’s management structure upside down when he made management accountable to employees—a vision that has been heralded by Fortune editor David Kirkpatrick as “the future of management.” Publication in spring 2010.