Sabila Khan
Jersey City
Summary
Dynamic Vice President with 25 years of global licensing experience, expertise in high-profile, seven figure international negotiations, editorial acquisition strategy, and proven international revenue growth. Known for nurturing lasting client relationships, team building, and leadership through a diverse perspective.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, UK & Translation Rights
Penguin Random House/Penguin Publishing Group
New York City
03.2023 - Current
- Lead the UK and translation business for Penguin Publishing Group, overseeing strategy across 15 imprints and 5 rights executives.
- Set global licensing strategy for a broad frontlist and deep backlist, driving sustained international revenue growth.
- Collaborate with editorial, legal, and finance leadership to inform acquisitions and long-term publishing strategy.
- Represent Penguin Publishing Group with international publishers, agents, and industry partners.
Director, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Random House/Penguin Publishing Group
New York City
07.2015 - 02.2023
- Directed UK and translation rights sales for Dutton, Penguin Books, and TarcherPerigee.
- Negotiated high-profile international deals across major English language and translation markets.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with foreign publishers and literary agents, resulting in repeat business and expanded territory reach.
Associate Director, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Random House/Penguin Publishing Group
New York City
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Managed UK and Translation rights for Dutton, Blue Rider Press, Gotham, Hudson Street Press, Penguin, Plume, and Viking Studio.
- Increased rights revenue through proactive title positioning and international market engagement.
- Partnered closely with editors and authors to optimize global publication strategies.
Associate Manager, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Group USA
New York City
06.2004 - 01.2009
Coordinator, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Group USA
New York City
06.2003 - 06.2004
Assistant, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Group USA
New York City
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Progressed through roles of increasing responsibility within Penguin Group USA's Subsidiary Rights department.
- Supported international licensing negotiations, rights tracking, and contract administration.
- Built deep foundational expertise in publishing contracts, rights management, and global markets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
New York University
New York (City), NY01-2001
Skills
- Global licensing and negotiation
- Editorial acquisition strategy with a focus on World rights
- Strategic market expansion
- Client and imprint relationship building
- Domestic and global market trends and analysis
- Collaborative team building, coaching and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Leadership through diverse perspectives
Affiliations
Cofounder, Covid-19 Loss Support for Family & Friends (April 2020-present)
Co-founded the world's largest network of Covid bereaved, providing mental health resources, memorial opportunities, media engagement, and grief support to 15,000 members worldwide. The group and I have been featured in The Washington Post, The AP, The Atlantic, National Geographic, NPR Morning Edition, The Mehdi Hasan Show, BBC Radio, Inside Edition, and NBC News, among others.
Co-founded the world's largest network of Covid bereaved, providing mental health resources, memorial opportunities, media engagement, and grief support to 15,000 members worldwide. The group and I have been featured in The Washington Post, The AP, The Atlantic, National Geographic, NPR Morning Edition, The Mehdi Hasan Show, BBC Radio, Inside Edition, and NBC News, among others.
Timeline
Vice President, UK & Translation Rights
Penguin Random House/Penguin Publishing Group
03.2023 - Current
Director, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Random House/Penguin Publishing Group
07.2015 - 02.2023
Associate Director, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Random House/Penguin Publishing Group
03.2010 - 07.2015
Associate Manager, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Group USA
06.2004 - 01.2009
Coordinator, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Group USA
06.2003 - 06.2004
Assistant, Subsidiary Rights
Penguin Group USA
07.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts -
New York University