Mike Mc Cormack
About Mike Mc Cormack
Mike Mc Cormack is the Director of Subsidiary Rights Accounting at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with over 25 years of experience in contract, legal, IT, and operational roles.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Mike Mc Cormack currently serves as the Director of Subsidiary Rights Accounting at Penguin Random House. Based in the Greater New York City Area, McCormack oversees the accounting and management of subsidiary rights, ensuring that financial operations align with the company's strategic goals. His role involves complex financial analyses and the coordination of various department efforts to optimize revenue from subsidiary rights.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Mike Mc Cormack has a robust history with Penguin Random House, starting in 2015 as a Merger Integration Consultant for 10 months, where he was involved in the company's merger activities. He then served as a Subsidiary Rights Accountant from 2016 to 2019, managing and overseeing financial aspects related to subsidiary rights for three years. These roles equipped him with detailed knowledge and experience that he now leverages in his current directorial position.
Consultancy and Legal Expertise
Before his tenure at Penguin Random House, Mc Cormack gained significant consultancy and legal experience. From 2013 to 2016, he worked as a self-employed Contract Consultant, providing advisory services on contract and business affairs. In 2013, he briefly served as a Permissions Analyst (Consultant) at HarperCollins Publishers. Earlier, in 2012, he was the Director of Legal and Business Affairs at Direct Brands, Inc. His consultancy work showcases his proficiency in contract negotiations and legal compliance.
Early Career in Publishing and Business Affairs
Mike Mc Cormack's extensive career in publishing and business affairs began with a long-term position at Bookspan (now Direct Brands, Inc.), where he spent 22 years as the Director Contract Licensing and Administration. From 2007 to 2012, he worked as the Director of Business Affairs at The Jane Rotrosen Agency. These roles underscore his deep-rooted expertise in publishing legal agreements and business processes, establishing him as a seasoned professional in the industry.
Educational Background
Mike Mc Cormack holds an MA-Honors in Anglo-Irish Literature & Drama from University College Dublin, completed in 1981. He also earned a BA in English Literature and an IBA in Irish Studies from Queens College, which he completed in 1979. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in literature and the arts, which complements his extensive career in publishing and legal affairs.