Nicola Torode
About Nicola Torode
Nicola Torode is the Head of Ethical Supply Chain and Product Safety at DK Worldwide and PRH UK, with a strong background in product safety and production management.
Current Roles at DK and Penguin Random House
Nicola Torode currently holds multiple leadership positions at DK and Penguin Random House. At DK, she serves as the Head of Ethical Supply Chain and Product Safety, a role she has been in since January 2021. In addition to this, she also manages production for DK Special Sales. For Penguin Random House UK, Nicola is responsible for overseeing ethical supply chain practices and product safety. Her responsibilities span both DK Worldwide and Penguin Random House, emphasizing her extensive role within the company's safety and ethical frameworks.
Past Role at Dorling Kindersley
From 2006 to 2008, Nicola Torode worked as a Production Manager for Children's Books at Dorling Kindersley. In this role, she was based in London, United Kingdom, and focused on overseeing the production of children's literature. Her responsibilities included ensuring quality and safety standards for published materials.
Educational Background
Nicola Torode has a multifaceted educational background. She studied at SUNY Plattsburgh from 1995 to 1996. Nicola also attended the University of East Anglia, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Film and American Studies from 1993 to 1997. Prior to that, she studied at Hillsyde Sixth Form in London from 1991 to 1993 and earlier attended Sydenham Girls School in London, where she completed her secondary education.
Career in Product Safety and Ethical Supply Chain
Nicola Torode has a strong background in product safety and ethical supply chain management. At DK, she leads initiatives to ensure ethical practices across the supply chain. In her roles at both DK and Penguin Random House UK, she oversees aspects of product safety to ensure that all products meet stringent safety and ethical standards. Her expertise in this field is highlighted by her substantial responsibilities and leadership in these critical areas.