Michael Gentile
About Michael Gentile
Michael Gentile is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Penguin Random House Education in New York, New York. He has extensive experience in marketing and sales, with a background in management, Italian language and culture, and biology and English.
Current Role and Responsibilities at Penguin Random House
Michael Gentile is currently the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Penguin Random House Education, based in New York, New York. In this role, he directs a variety of sales and marketing campaigns and attends nationwide conferences. He also develops editorial and supplementary materials to drive sales in the education sector, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to market penetration and customer engagement.
Career History at Penguin Random House
Michael Gentile has a long-standing tenure at Penguin Random House, where he previously served as the Vice President of Marketing for Penguin Random House Education from 2001 to 2019. His 18-year career involved pioneering unique and successful trade book marketing strategies for the Freshman Year Reading market, an initiative that significantly impacted the company's presence in the educational sector. He also served on the inaugural year of the Penguin Random House merger sales integration team, The Accelerate Team.
Previous Experience at Fortune Magazine
Before joining Penguin Random House, Michael Gentile worked at Fortune Magazine in Executive Relations from 1999 to 2001. During his 2-year tenure, he gained significant experience in managing high-profile relationships and contributing to the magazine's executive-level engagements.
Educational Background
Michael Gentile holds a B.S./B.A. in Biology and English, graduating Cum Laude from Manhattan College (1995-1999). He furthered his education at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), obtaining a Certificate in Management in 2011. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate in Italian Language & Culture from Istituto Europeo in Florence, Italy, in 1998.