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My business background

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I’ve had a long career in the publishing industry and related sectors, including PR, distribution, agency, finance, legal, and journalism.

With a background in sales and marketing, I’ve been a CEO, MD, NED, and department head at startups, large corporations, privately owned firms, employee-owned businesses, non-profit organisations, and VC- and PE-backed enterprises.

I’ve led and managed Merger & Acquisition sale and purchase processes, both building and realising exit value for stakeholders, and navigating the intricacies of post-purchase integration.

Career summary

  • CEO, Westchester Group UK.
  • Managing Director, The History Press.
  • Interim Director, Compass IPS.
  • Freelance business consultant.
  • Owner/founder, Swift Publishing Services.
  • Chair, Authoright PR.
  • CEO, UK Operations, Author Solutions.
  • Commercial Director, Baker and Taylor.
  • Sales Director, Oxford University Press.
  • Sales Director, Faber & Faber.
  • Sales Manager, HarperCollins.

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