Kristin Conte
About Kristin Conte
Kristin Conte is the Senior Director of Business Development & Licensing at Penguin Random House, overseeing licensed publishing for Random House Worlds and Inklore imprints.
Company
Kristin Conte currently works at Penguin Random House. She holds the position of Senior Director, Business Development & Licensing. Her responsibilities include overseeing the licensed publishing business for the Random House Worlds and Inklore imprints. Kristin has been part of the Penguin Random House team at various points in her career, demonstrating a strong commitment to the company's mission and vision.
Title
Kristin Conte serves as the Senior Director of Business Development & Licensing at Penguin Random House. In this role, she focuses on partner relationships and deal acquisitions. Her strategic leadership guides the company in executing key business objectives related to licensing and development.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Conte studied at Pace University, where she earned a Dual BBA in Finance and International Management, with a minor in Economics. Additionally, she pursued studies at Sophia University. Her academic background equips her with a broad understanding of finance, management, and international economics, which she utilizes in her professional roles.
Background
Before her current role, Kristin Conte held various positions in different organizations. She worked as Director of Business Development & Licensing at Penguin Random House from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was Category Manager, Publishing & Hardlines at NBCUniversal Media, LLC from 2018 to 2021. Early in her career, she served as Marketing Project Manager at King Features, a unit of Hearst, and as Managing Editorial Coordinator and Licensing Coordinator at Penguin Random House.
Achievements
Kristin Conte has a proven track record in contract negotiation and system process implementation. She has managed portfolios spanning major pop culture brands and coordinated efforts across marketing, editorial, operations, design, legal, finance, and sales teams. Her established connections in licensed entertainment and publishing organizations highlight her capability in fostering key industry relationships.