Accomplished executive with a proven track record in upmarket trade publishing, including titles that have won the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and National Book Critics Circle Award. Over three decades of experience as an editor of serious nonfiction and two decades of experience as a publisher of new voices and cutting-edge research.
Ran the flagship division of the Hachette Book Group.
Managed Team of 65 editorial, marketing, publicity, and design staff.
Doubled profit margin while maintaining net revenue of $150 million.
Significantly increased diversity of staff and authors.
Published bestselling fiction, general nonfiction, cookbooks, illustrated books.
Oversaw adult trade publishing program.
Managed editorial team of 25 while working closely with marketing, publicity, design, and sales colleagues.
Increased revenue by 30%.
Launched audiobook publishing program.
Expanded nonfiction publishing into culinary and lifestyle categories.
*Launched new nonfiction Collins imprint.
*Hired a team of eight editors and assistants.
*Worked closely with colleagues in London for joint US/UK publishing.
Acquired, edited, and published upmarket nonfiction in history, biography, politics, science, religion, and economics.