John Pescatore Email & Phone Number

Briarcliff Manor, Ny

As the Managing Director, Publishing and Content I provide senior leadership and strategic insight to advance product development and content creation for greater dissemination, relevancy, and impact. I am responsible for the strategic development of the Academy of Management’s publishing/content portfolio, exploring and exploiting trends to create and execute new publishing programs, services, and content products. I lead the publishing business unit, growing revenue, optimizing operations, and content production, and advancing editorial services. I direct AOM in navigating the changing publishing landscape, proactively identifying challenges and proposing strategic solutions to sustain the AOM’s impact and its leadership in the scholarly community.

Briarcliff Manor Ny

As the Director of Publishing at the Academy of Management I lead the development and implementation of publishing strategies that secure, strengthen, and grow access to AOM research for all stakeholders (members, non-members, users, libraries, consortia, etc.). I am responsible for leading AOM in the new media landscape, including development of digital research material, exploring new publishing outlets and other derivative media which combines technology and data to meet the research needs of users and institutions worldwide. I am responsible for knowledge-based decision making with regard to publishing issues, trends and the nature of scholarly publishing in areas including;Strategic development of Publishing Operations and Revenue GenerationDigital Content Strategy and Development Production/Dissemination ManagementEditorial and Program ManagementProduct/Publication DevelopmentFinancial and Reporting FunctionsStaff Development and Management

New York, Ny

I head the Cambridge University Press academic (HSS and STM) journals publishing program in North, Central and South AmericaSenior level management responsibilities for developing and maximizing journal acquisitions and profitability. Coordinating and leading bids for new business, and senior lead for key society publishing relations. Resource and develop journal business growth plans while analyzing and reviewing all aspects of journal operational activity. Provide input into new business opportunities and product development services. Member of the following Cambridge University Press management groups;-CUP US Management Board-Global Academic Management Team-CUP Global Digital Board

* Responsible for all print and electronic marketing strategy development and implementation, reporting and ROI* Manage group of national site license sales reps selling digital content. 47% revenue growth year to year with over 125% growth in overall Audience* Data and Usage analysis/reporting with quantifiable results in new product initiatives and exceeding year on year retention goals

Responsible for Sales Operations of electronic products. Extensive experience in marketing, product development, circulation analysis and distribution.