Senior Vice President, Books

Morgan Healey Retained Assignment

Location: UK or USA

Salary: Excellent

Our client, a leading global academic books publisher, requires a new Senior Vice President, Books. You will be responsible for leading the development of innovative programs and strategic partnerships that address the evolving needs of their book customers. Ensuring their portfolios and other specialised brands continue to gain relevance and attention in the market from researchers, academics, and direct consumers.

As the most senior leader for Books within the Academic Content division, you will oversee a team of 600, cultivate strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and bring a sharp commercial focus to the Books business.

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Skills & Experience:

• Proven board-level and senior management experience, including leadership of business planning, budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and KPI implementation.
• Strategic, long-term thinker with deep expertise in academic publishing, combining financial oversight with creative direction to drive divisional growth.
• Strong track record in M&A, including deal negotiation, legal contract management, and successful post-acquisition integration.
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking abilities, with a reputation for integrity and effective collaboration across executive teams and broader industry networks.
• Clear and authentic communicator, adept at influencing stakeholders and driving alignment at all levels.
• Innovative and results-oriented, with strong commercial acumen and analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Experienced global leader and mentor, capable of building and sustaining high-performing teams and fostering a culture of trust and empowerment.
• Resilient decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills, able to lead effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.