Mike Zaug
About Mike Zaug
Mike Zaug is the Vice President, International Sales Director at Penguin Random House, with over three decades of experience in the book sales and publishing industry.
Title and Current Position
Mike Zaug is the Vice President, International Sales Director at Penguin Random House. Based in New York, United States, he is responsible for overseeing international sales efforts and strategy for one of the largest publishing companies in the world.
Educational Background
Mike Zaug studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology and History. He attended the university from 1985 to 1989, giving him a strong academic foundation before entering the book sales and publishing industry.
Penguin Random House Experience
Mike Zaug has held multiple roles at Penguin Random House, demonstrating a progressive career over many years. He served as the International Sales & Operations Director from 2016 to 2021. Before that, he was the Regional Sales Director from 2014 to 2021 and specifically the Regional Sales Director for the Middle East, Africa, India, and the Americas from 2006 to 2014. His roles at Penguin Random House have been pivotal in shaping the company's international sales and operational strategies.
Career in International Sales
With over three decades of experience in the book sales and publishing industry, Mike Zaug has significant expertise in managing international sales across diverse regions. His career includes extensive work in the Americas, Special Markets, and Education sectors. This vast experience has enabled him to contribute effectively to the strategic growth of Penguin Random House’s international presence.
Bookstore Management Background
Before his tenure at Penguin Random House, Mike Zaug accumulated valuable experience in the bookstore industry. He worked as the Bookstore Manager at The American University in Cairo Press in Egypt for eight years, from 1998 to 2006. Prior to that, he served for almost a decade as General Manager at Pages For All Ages Bookstore in Champaign, Illinois, from 1989 to 1998. This background has given him a comprehensive understanding of book sales from both the retail and distribution perspectives.