Lydia Yadi
About Lydia Yadi
Lydia Yadi is a Senior Editor at Penguin Random House, overseeing the Portfolio imprint in New York. She has a rich background in publishing, having worked in various editorial roles at Penguin Random House UK and Endeavour Press, and has published multiple Sunday Times bestsellers.
Company
Lydia Yadi is currently employed by Penguin Random House as a Senior Editor for Portfolio in New York, United States. This role follows her extensive experience at Penguin Random House UK, where she has held numerous editorial positions.
Education and Expertise
Yadi studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), where she pursued Acting Shakespeare for 11 months, completing the program in 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature, General from the University of Leeds. Her educational background in dramatic arts and literature provides a strong foundation for her career in publishing and editing.
Career Background
Lydia Yadi's career spans various roles in the publishing industry. She began as a Publishing Assistant at Endeavour Press in London for 9 months from 2015 to 2016. She then joined Penguin Random House UK as a Publishing Assistant and progressed through roles such as Assistant Editor, Editor, Commissioning Editor, and Senior Commissioning Editor, culminating in her current position as Senior Editor at Portfolio. Additionally, she worked as an English and Drama Teacher at Dramatic English in Hong Kong and as a Private Tutor and Administrator for Tutor Doctor in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Notable Publications
Yadi has commissioned and published works by several notable authors and figures. This includes books from Marshall Goldsmith, Marie Forleo, Cal Newport, Dr. Tessa West, Steven Bartlett, Vanessa Van Edwards, Oliver Shah, and Jessica Bennett. Among her notable achievements, she has published multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, such as 'Preparing for the Perimenopause and the Menopause' by Dr. Louise Newson, 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, 'Damaged Goods: The Rise and Fall of Philip Green' by Oliver Shah, 'Everything is Figureoutable' by Marie Forleo, and 'The Man Who Solved the Market' by Greg Zuckerman.