Emilia Pisani
About Emilia Pisani
Emilia Pisani is the VP, Director of Online Marketplace at Penguin Random House, with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, including roles at Simon & Schuster and Vearsa.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Emilia Pisani currently serves as the VP, Director, Online Marketplace at Penguin Random House. In this role, she oversees the company's online marketplace strategies, ensuring the effective promotion and distribution of Penguin Random House's diverse catalog of books. Pisani's responsibilities include managing digital sales channels, optimizing online asset utilization, and leading a team to enhance the company's presence in the digital marketplace.
Past Roles at Penguin Random House
Before her current position, Emilia Pisani held several key roles at Penguin Random House. From 2019 to 2021, she worked as the Director, Metadata, where she was responsible for overseeing the management and strategy related to book metadata. Prior to this, she served as Metadata Manager from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she developed expertise in metadata management, ensuring the accurate and efficient organization of information to improve discoverability and sales of the company's titles.
Experience at Vearsa
Emilia Pisani joined Vearsa as an Account Manager from 2015 to 2017. Based in New York, NY, she managed client relationships and was responsible for providing solutions to help publishers maximize their digital sales. Her transition from a freelance editor to this corporate role allowed her to leverage her editorial skills and industry knowledge in a new context, contributing to the company's growth and client satisfaction.
Editorial Roles at Simon & Schuster
Emilia Pisani has a robust background in editorial work from her time at Simon & Schuster. She served as an Assistant Editor from 2011 to 2014, where she was involved in the editorial process for various publications. Prior to this, she was an Editorial Assistant from 2010 to 2011 and a Publishing Assistant from 2008 to 2010. These roles allowed her to gain comprehensive experience in content development, manuscript evaluation, and author relations.
Educational Background
Emilia Pisani earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provided a strong foundation for her subsequent career in the publishing industry. During her undergraduate studies, she developed skills in critical thinking, writing, and analysis, which have been essential in her various professional roles.