Matt Godzieba
About Matt Godzieba
Matt Godzieba is the VP & Director of Publishing Operations Systems, Support, and Training at Penguin Random House, with over 9 years of experience at the company and a background in business analysis and online marketing.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Matt Godzieba currently serves as the VP and Director of Publishing Operations Systems, Support, and Training at Penguin Random House. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations systems, ensuring robust support structures, and leading training initiatives within the company.
Career Progression at Penguin Random House
Matt Godzieba's career at Penguin Random House spans over nine years, during which he has held multiple key positions. He started as a Sr. Business Analyst/Project Manager in 2014, transitioned to Associate Director of Publishing Operations in 2015, and then advanced to Director of Publishing Operations Systems in 2016. From 2018 to 2023, he served as Sr. Director of Publishing Operations Systems before assuming his current role.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to joining Penguin Random House, Matt Godzieba accumulated significant experience in business analysis. He worked as a Sr. Business Analyst at Macmillan from 2012 to 2013, and at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers from 2011 to 2012. He also held the position of Business Analyst at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers from 2008 to 2011.
Background in Online Marketing
Early in his career, Matt Godzieba gained experience in online marketing. He worked as an Online Marketing Supervisor at B.R. Guest Restaurants from 2007 to 2008 and as an Online Marketing Coordinator at Holtzbrinck Publishers from 2005 to 2007. This experience provided him with a foundational understanding of digital marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Matt Godzieba holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Ithaca College, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate from the Summer Publishing Institute at New York University in 2005. These educational credentials have supported his extensive career in the publishing industry.