Cyrus Kheradi
About Cyrus Kheradi
Cyrus Kheradi is the Senior VP of International Sales and Marketing at Penguin Random House, with over 20 years of experience in global revenue growth for major publishing companies.
Company
Cyrus Kheradi is currently working at Penguin Random House as the Senior Vice President of International Sales and Marketing. He oversees business development and operations for various formats including print, digital, online, education/ELT, special markets, and retail.
Title
As the Senior Vice President of International Sales and Marketing at Penguin Random House, Cyrus Kheradi leads the division responsible for driving international sales and marketing efforts. His role encompasses strategic business development and revenue growth initiatives on a global scale.
Education and Expertise
Cyrus Kheradi has an extensive educational background that includes an MBA in Marketing from Anglia Ruskin University and a degree in Economics and Political Science from Manhattan College. Additionally, he has completed a specialized executive education program, 'Mastering New Challenges 2.0,' sponsored by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA at Harvard Business School in 2013.
Background
Cyrus Kheradi has accumulated over 20 years of experience in international sales and marketing. His prior roles include Vice President and Group International Sales Director at Simon & Schuster from 1997 to 2010, Director of International Sales at Time Warner Inc. from 1996 to 1997, and Export Sales Manager at St. Martin's Press from 1989 to 1994. His extensive experience spans multiple major publishing companies and various leadership positions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Cyrus Kheradi has been adept at building strong international author brands and expanding market share through strategic initiatives. At Penguin Random House, he manages a multinational team of professionals, ensuring growth in both print and digital formats across all global sales channels. His efforts have consistently driven profitable global revenue growth for the world's largest trade book publisher.