January 29, 2026
Tyrrell Mahoney, President of Chronicle Books, Elected Chair, AAP Board of Directors
The Association of American Publishers announced today that its Directors have elected Tyrrell Mahoney, President of Chronicle Books, as Chair of the Board for the 2026-2027 term. Ms. Mahoney has served on the AAP Board since 2019, most recently as Vice Chair. Chronicle Books is an independent publishing house headquartered in San Francisco.
The Board also elected Dr. James Milne, President, ACS Publications, to the position of Vice Chair, and Youngsuk ‘YS’ Chi, Chairman of Elsevier and Director of Corporate Affairs for the RELX Group, as Treasurer. Outgoing Board Chair Brian Murray, who is President and CEO of HarperCollins Publishers, will remain an officer in the position of Immediate Past Chair.
“Tyrrell Mahoney has been a knowledgeable and consensus-driven member of the Board for seven years, and an especially important voice for independent houses,” commented Maria A. Pallante, President and CEO, AAP. “There is no question that she assumes the role of Chair at a time of tremendous challenge and change for the industry, and we are thrilled to have her at the helm.”
“We also recognize Brian Murray for his tremendous service to this organization,” added Ms. Pallante. “In completing his second term as Chair since 2008, he has been a leader among leaders for the AAP community.”
“I am honored to step into the role of Chair and work alongside the exceptional AAP team at this pivotal time for our industry,” said Ms. Mahoney. “Maintaining the independence and vitality of publishing in the U.S. has always been at the heart of the AAP’s mission, and this work is now more important than ever. I look forward to collaborating with the entire organization on the AAP’s vital work of preserving copyright protections, safeguarding freedom of expression, addressing the challenges of AI technologies, and upholding publishing’s essential role in our culture.”
About Tyrrell Mahoney
Tyrrell Mahoney has served as President of Chronicle Books since January 2017. She first joined the company in 1996, holding several executive management and sales positions. Tyrrell is a graduate of Boston University with a BA in English. She is a long-time resident of San Francisco.
About AAP
AAP | The Association of American Publishers represents the leading book, journal, and education publishers in the United States on matters of law and policy, advocating for outcomes that incentivize and protect works of authorship and the creative, intellectual, and financial investments that make them possible. As essential participants in local markets and the global economy, our members invest in and inspire the exchange of ideas, transforming the world we live in one word at a time. Find us online at www.publishers.org or on Twitter and Instagram at @AmericanPublish.