Member of UWA Publishing Advisory BoardExecutive Officer for Cruthers' Collection of Women's Art Advisory Board, Minderoo UWA Research Steering Group and UWA Gift Governance Committee

Publishing consultancy services, including business review, organisation design and restructuring. Recent client includes University of Western Australia, for the review of UWAP, including consultation with stakeholders, business analysis, workshop preparation, planning and moderation, and preparation of formal report and recommendations.

Founding Publisher of Welbeck Children's, an international publisher of illustrated books for children from 5 years to young adult. Establishing creative team and publishing strategy for three imprints and more than 60 books annually. Commissioning launch list including series such as Football Superstars and one-offs such as Have Pride and Be More Vegan.

Member of the Executive Board of Dorling Kindersley Ltd, a global reference publisher and part of the Penguin Random House group. DK representative on Publishers’ Association, Heads of Children’s Houses group.Responsible for the publication of over 400 titles annually, in the following areas: Children’s, Adult Reference and Lifestyle, Travel and Licensing, and reaching a global audience in over 100 countries and more than 60 languages. Responsible for a significant investment budget… Show more Member of the Executive Board of Dorling Kindersley Ltd, a global reference publisher and part of the Penguin Random House group. DK representative on Publishers’ Association, Heads of Children’s Houses group.Responsible for the publication of over 400 titles annually, in the following areas: Children’s, Adult Reference and Lifestyle, Travel and Licensing, and reaching a global audience in over 100 countries and more than 60 languages. Responsible for a significant investment budget and for a 400 strong editorial and design team, based in London, New Delhi, New York, Indianapolis and Munich and for all marketing and publicity activity in the UK, including the company’s on-line presence via sites such as DKfindout.com and DKEFE.com Show less

Responsible for Licensing Division of DK and the creation of 60 -70 titles per year across Adults and Children’s areas. Strategic direction of the list, including acquisition and maintenance of licensors and other key international partners, acquisition of new properties, developing new formats, both print and digital. Part of DK’s senior leadership team and strategic groups relating to workflow and process change, and content management systems New York Times best-sellers in this… Show more Responsible for Licensing Division of DK and the creation of 60 -70 titles per year across Adults and Children’s areas. Strategic direction of the list, including acquisition and maintenance of licensors and other key international partners, acquisition of new properties, developing new formats, both print and digital. Part of DK’s senior leadership team and strategic groups relating to workflow and process change, and content management systems New York Times best-sellers in this period include The LEGO Idea Book, LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary, Star Wars Character Encyclopedia and LEGO Harry Potter Visual Dictionary Show less

Shaping the international publishing programme, including creative direction and all key elements of book creation for 70 books annually, including stickers, readers, non-fiction books for adults and children, and including licensed titles based on Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Disney and various others. Managing an editorial and design team of approx. 20 staff, as well as a range of freelancers and outsourcers to deliver the above, with responsibility for individual book budgets and… Show more Shaping the international publishing programme, including creative direction and all key elements of book creation for 70 books annually, including stickers, readers, non-fiction books for adults and children, and including licensed titles based on Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Disney and various others. Managing an editorial and design team of approx. 20 staff, as well as a range of freelancers and outsourcers to deliver the above, with responsibility for individual book budgets and schedules as well as overall profitability of category. Show less

Assisting the Children’s Publisher and Editorial team on new acquisitions for DK Children’s Reference and pre-school lists (including licensing, museum and other imprimaturs) and working to the Licensing Director across children’s projects, including BBC joint venture and Penguin wide programmes. Monitoring royalty reporting, contract compliance and general relationship management