Global EVP, Books: Editorial & Publishing Leader

Morgan Healey; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international publishing company seeks an Executive Vice President for Books to lead a multi-million dollar global Research Books portfolio. Responsibilities include overseeing revenue growth, defining portfolio direction, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in senior editorial leadership, a robust understanding of the publishing landscape, and a strong commercial background. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of scholarly publishing and ensure high-quality author experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a diverse global leadership team.
• Ability to drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with Open Access books and innovative publishing formats.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of revenue growth and cash-EBITDA performance.
• Define portfolio direction and expand new propositions.
• Lead productivity improvements and simplify the author journey.

Skills

Senior editorial or publishing leadership experience

Deep understanding of the research publishing landscape

Strong commercial acumen

Well-established reputation within the scholarly publishing community

Job description

A leading international publishing company seeks an Executive Vice President for Books to lead a multi-million dollar global Research Books portfolio. Responsibilities include overseeing revenue growth, defining portfolio direction, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in senior editorial leadership, a robust understanding of the publishing landscape, and a strong commercial background. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of scholarly publishing and ensure high-quality author experiences.