Kathy joined Bert Davis over ten years ago, after having had a substantial career in the publishing industry. As a Vice President for the search team, Kathy works with a wide variety of companies, from traditional blue chip publishing firms to new media companies in e-commerce and e-learning. Prior to coming to Bert Davis, Kathy spent thirteen years in the publishing industry working as a sales and marketing specialist in a variety of areas. Her experience in both the publishing and the search businesses makes Kathy a strong contributor to the Bert Davis group and a knowledgeable consultant to the industry at large.

Bob is the newest member of the Bert Davis team. Bob has spent more than 20 years in publishing, bookselling, and e-commerce. While working in senior sales and marketing roles for major professional and consumer publishers (including John Wiley & Sons, McGraw-Hill, and Ziff-Davis), Bob became an early adopter and advocate for new media technology and e-commerce. In 1997, he joined Amazon.com and played a pivotal role in implementing best practices in sourcing, operations, and business development for trade and professional publishers and markets in the U.S. and abroad. His experience in the fundamentals of publishing and the new requirements of e-commerce provides our clients with valuable perspective in a changing industry.

Prestigious and influential global publisher is seeking an Executive Editor to manage a journals program in the physical sciences.

Position Description:

The Executive Editor will oversee a group of journals, managing the day-to-day operations from an editorial standpoint and strategizing to develop, set, and meet goals. The position offers the chance to work with a wonderful team of professionals and management, a great opportunity for professional growth, and a competitive salary plus bonus.

Qualifications:

This is a highly visible position in an entrepreneurial setting. As such, we are looking for someone who has a solid track record in business development along with a strong background in science publishing. The successful candidate will possess a high comfort level with independence and management, have a firm grasp on scientific research trends taking place around the world, and be able to determine importance among sectors in the areas and disciplines covered by the program.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please send your resume and salary history to:
Kathy Berlowe Kberlowe@bertdavis.com
or Bob Ryan at bryan@bertdavis.com.