Lucy Keech
About Lucy Keech
Lucy Keech is the Finance Director at Cornerstone, Penguin Random House in London, with extensive experience in financial management across various media and publishing companies.
Title: Finance Director at Cornerstone
Lucy Keech holds the position of Finance Director at Cornerstone, which is part of Penguin Random House. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing finance operations, implementing budgeting strategies, and helping drive financial initiatives within the organization. Her work involves leading key financial transformation projects, such as improving forecasting accuracy and managing costs effectively.
Previous Role: Head of Commercial Affairs at Transworld
Lucy Keech served as the Head of Commercial Affairs at Transworld, a division of Penguin Random House UK, from 2015 to 2018. Over these three years, she managed commercial finance operations, facilitated financial integration of newly acquired imprints, and ensured seamless transition while maintaining financial stability.
Background in Finance at Various Companies
Lucy Keech's career in finance includes a diverse range of roles across notable companies. She has served as Interim Finance Director EME at Macmillan Education ELT, VP of FP&A International TV Production at NBC, and Deputy Finance Director – Global Entertainment at ITV. Her extensive experience also encompasses Finance Director – International TV Distribution at The Walt Disney Company and Financial Controller at BSkyB.
Education and Expertise in Finance and Economics
Lucy Keech earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Maths, Operations Research, Statistics, and Economics from the University of Warwick. This educational background has contributed to her strong analytical skills and expertise in financial management, which she has applied throughout her career in various high-level finance roles.
Key Contributions and Initiatives at Penguin Random House
At Penguin Random House, Lucy Keech has been instrumental in several key initiatives. This includes leading the financial literacy program for non-financial managers, contributing to the digital transformation projects focusing on financial implications, and mentoring junior finance professionals. She also regularly participates in industry panels, discussing financial management trends in the publishing sector.