Henry Williams
About Henry Williams
Henry Williams is the Contracts Director for Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, with a background in foreign rights management, editing, and academia.
Current Role at Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Henry Williams holds the position of Contracts Director at Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, where he has been working since November 2004. In this role, he coordinates with multiple departments including production, editorial, and subsidiary rights to research rights and licenses granted. He also advises the editorial department on queries related to contractual issues, especially regarding electronic and digital rights. Additionally, Henry administers and updates the Rights Management SAP system, overseeing the approval and processing of advance payment requests.
Previous Experience as Adjunct Lecturer at City University
Before his role at Penguin Random House, Henry Williams worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at City University from 2000 to 2002. During this two-year tenure, he imparted knowledge and expertise, presumably in subjects related to his academic background in creative writing and American studies.
Foreign Rights Manager and Assistant Agent at McIntosh & Otis, Inc.
From 2000 to 2004, Henry Williams served as the Foreign Rights Manager and Assistant Agent at McIntosh & Otis, Inc. His responsibilities in this role likely included managing foreign rights and assisting in agent-related activities, which provided him with extensive experience in the field of literary and contractual rights management.
Educational Background in Creative Writing and American Studies
Henry Williams earned an M.F.A. in Creative Writing-Poetry from Brooklyn College, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He also holds a B.A. in American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which he completed over six years from 1987 to 1993. His academic background in these fields likely contributed to his expertise in literary rights and publishing.