Kristin Gill
About Kristin Gill
Kristin Gill is the Publishing Manager at PRH Young Readers, Penguin Random House, with over 30 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Company
Kristin Gill currently holds a senior role at Penguin Random House (PRH) in Australia. She serves as the Publishing Manager for PRH Young Readers, based in Melbourne, and simultaneously as Head of Product for children's books at Penguin Random House in Docklands.
Title
Kristin Gill is the Publishing Manager at PRH Young Readers and the Head of Product for children's books at Penguin Random House Australia. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations within the children's books division.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Gill graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and a Diploma of Education, focusing on Music and English. She further augmented her qualifications with a Graduate Diploma of Business from the University of South Australia. Her extensive education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both the humanities and business, complementing her over 30-year tenure in the publishing industry.
Career Background
Kristin Gill's career in publishing spans over three decades. She initially worked at Penguin Books Australia in various roles, including General Manager, Education Sales and Children's Marketing, and Education Sales Consultant - Tertiary. She also held the position of State Sales Manager at Heinemann Publishing. Prior to her current roles, she was the General Sales Manager, Children's Books at Penguin Books, from 2012 to 2015. Before her transition into publishing, she taught music and English to secondary school students.
Community Involvement
Kristin Gill serves as the Ambassador Coordinator and has been a Board member and fundraiser for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Her involvement underscores her commitment to literacy and education, especially in supporting Indigenous communities in Australia.