Dr. Nora Haller
About Dr. Nora Haller
Dr. Nora Haller is the Programmleiterin at Penguin Random House and Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, with a background in Comparative Literature and a Ph.D. from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Current Title and Roles
Dr. Nora Haller holds the title of Programmleiterin, which translates to Program Director. She currently serves in this capacity at both Penguin Random House and Wilhelm Heyne Verlag. At Heyne Verlag, she serves as the Editorial Director for the General Series. She joined Penguin Random House in 2019 and continues to contribute to these publishing houses with her expertise in literature curation.
Professional Background
Dr. Nora Haller has a rich professional background in the publishing industry. She worked at Piper Verlag in München from 2015 to 2019 as Lektorin und stellvertretende Programmleitung, which translates to Editor and Deputy Program Director. Prior to this, she was a Volontärin und Lektoratsassistenz at Verlag Kiepenheuer & Witsch GmbH & Co. KG in Köln from 2012 to 2015. These roles have equipped her with extensive experience in literary editing and program management.
Educational Background
Dr. Nora Haller completed her academic journey at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, where she earned a Doktor (Ph.D.) in Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, or Comparative Literature. Her strong academic background in comparative literature has laid the foundation for her successful career in the publishing industry.
Early Life and Personal Background
Dr. Nora Haller was born in Zürich and grew up in Hamburg. This diverse geographical background likely influenced her holistic perspective on literature and culture, elements she brings into her professional roles. Her early life in these culturally rich cities provided a strong foundation for her academic and professional pursuits in the literary field.