Stephen Miles Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

World Leader In Publishing For Women | Print | Digital | Comics

Progressive career within Harlequin Enterprise started as VP of Europe, promoted to EVP International. Currently COO International. Full business responsibility management plus P&L responsibility for 15 international and 10 licenced businesses. These operations are all stand alone book publishing businesses, which includes translation/editing, printing, distribution, retail selling, consumer marketing, direct mail, internet and digital (ebook) businesses. The International division has annual sales of $200+ million, 350 staff, and operates in 25 countries and 11 languages. Leadership AccomplishmentsIncreased profit from $20M to $32M within seven years. Overall revenue $200M.Launched both internet and digital book businesses in all markets, generating over $35 million in revenue in 2013 Doubled the profits in Japan with a long term partnership with SoftBank for digital products Negotiated the purchase of the 50% shareholder in the German business after 33 years, growing the profits in the business by 100% since the purchase.

Internet Shopping Portal

Start-up with Corus Entertainment and Torstar as partners. Turn key solutions provider for online retailing for small and medium sized business. Managed a staff of 12 people and reported into to the board of directors.

One Of The Top Two Largest Online & Catalogue Businesses

Head of all operations in Europe. Responsible for marketing, finance and operation. 8 direct reports with a staff of 150 people. Launched the clothing business in Germany and Holland - one of the most competitive markets. Managed businesses in the UK, Germany and Holland. Leadership Accomplishments

Canada'S Largest Giftware Catalogue Business

Responsible for marketing and new business development including the launch of the Disney catalogue.

Mba, Marketing And It

Bsc, Natural Sciences

Chairman Woodstock Hall Chairman of the Inter-Residence Council