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10 book publishing operations experts
These ten professionals have run book publishing operations and production, with titles such as publishing operations director and head of production. A reader can learn how book publishing operations leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Andy Williams
LinkedInExperience: Operations Director · Bristol University Press and Policy Press
Former Operations Director at Bristol University Press and Policy Press (2019–2025), Head Of Operations at Thames & Hudson (2016–2018) and Operations Director at Palgrave Macmillan (2011–2015). Former Production Director Academic and Professional Publishing - Europe at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (2007–2011). The profile describes experience across the end-to-end publishing process, from commissioning to customer.
Cathy Felgar
LinkedInExperience: Publishing Operations Director · Princeton University Press
Publishing Operations Director at Princeton University Press since 2018, where the profile says Cathy Felgar is responsible for a team of 25 including editorial production and manufacturing, with about 290 frontlist titles plus 125 paperbacks a year. Former Senior Director, Publishing Operations (Business Systems, Technology) at Macmillan (2016–2017), Director of Editing, Design, and Production at Columbia University Press (2015–2016) and Publishing Operations Director at HarperCollins Publishers (2012–2015).
Charlotte Veaney
LinkedInExperience: Group Production and Global Sourcing Director · HarperCollins Publishers
Group Production and Global Sourcing Director at HarperCollins Publishers since 2022. Former Group Production Director (2020–2022), Production Director - HarperCollins Children s Books (2018–2020) and Production Director, Children's (2015–2016) at HarperCollins Publishers, and Account Director at CPI Books UK (2017–2018).
Diana Gee
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Production · Macmillan
Vice President of Production at Macmillan since 2023 and former Sr. Director, Production Ops there (2021–2023). The profile also lists roles at Book Industry Guild of New York as President (2010–2012), Ex-officio (2012–2014) and on the Executive Board (2014–2022).
Eric Garner
LinkedInExperience: Director, US Books Production · Sage
Director, US Books Production at Sage since 2024, a role the profile describes as responsible for managing the SAGE Books Production Department, including staff hiring and management, scheduling, quality control, innovation and budgeting. Former Associate Director (2021–2024), Managing Editor (2016–2021) and Production Editor Manager (2013–2016) at Sage.
India Edwards
LinkedInExperience: Publishing Operations Director · Pushkin Press Limited
Publishing Operations Director at Pushkin Press Limited since 2023 and former Managing Editor there (2016–2023). The profile describes working across management, production, editorial, operations and change management, with a headline citing 160+ titles per year. Former Production Editor at Polity (2014–2016).
Jennifer Runty
LinkedInExperience: Director, Production and Manufacturing · Perseus Books Group
Director, Production and Manufacturing at Perseus Books Group since 2012, a role the profile says integrated three separate departments (Production Editorial, Design and Composition, and Manufacturing) under consolidated management, with a staff of 25. Former Director, Manufacturing (2008–2012) and Manager, Manufacturing (2006–2008) at Perseus Books Group.
Joanne Smith
LinkedInExperience: Head of Production, Academic and Professional Division · Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Head of Production, Academic and Professional Division at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc since 2012 and former Production Manager, Academic and Professional Division there (2011–2012). Former Production Manager (2011) and Production Editorial Manager (2007–2010) at Continuum International Publishing Group, London. The profile lists specialties in production management, print buying and xml-first workflow.
Karran Field
LinkedInExperience: Publishing Operations Director for Igloo Books & Autumn Publishing · Bonnier Books UK
Publishing Operations Director for Igloo Books & Autumn Publishing at Bonnier Books UK since 2017. Former Director of Resource and Planning - Igloo Books & Autumn Publishing (2013–2017), HR Director - Igloo Books (2011–2013) and Group Operations Director - Igloo Books (2006–2011) at Bonnier Books UK.
Sarah Cardillo
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Publishing Operations · Sourcebooks
Former Vice President of Publishing Operations at Sourcebooks (2021–2026). Former Director of Publishing Operations (2018–2021), Director of Production (2013–2021) and Senior Managing Editor (2007–2013) at Sourcebooks. The profile describes translating growth objectives into scalable systems as a strategic partner to executive leadership.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's list to yours, since trade, academic and illustrated or children's publishing have different production and printing needs. Also consider scale, because running operations for a small independent press differs from managing production across a large group with many imprints.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you build a production schedule that holds up when manuscripts arrive late?
- 02How do you choose and manage printers and other suppliers when costs or capacity change?
- 03Which systems and metadata processes made the biggest difference to your operations?
Reaching book publishing operations experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Bristol University Press and Policy Press, Princeton University Press and HarperCollins Publishers, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach book publishing operations experts?
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