Nihar Malaviya
About Nihar Malaviya
Nihar Malaviya is the Chief Executive Officer of Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the company and a background in finance, marketing, and computer science.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Nihar Malaviya is the Chief Executive Officer of Penguin Random House. As CEO, he oversees worldwide operations, which include more than 300 imprints spanning 21 countries across six continents. His leadership focuses on elevating the publishing independence and creative autonomy of the company's imprints.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Prior to becoming CEO, Nihar Malaviya held several significant roles at Penguin Random House. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2022, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2022. Additionally, he was VP, Director of Business Strategy & Operations from 2007 to 2014, and Director of Customer Operations from 2004 to 2006.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Nihar Malaviya began his career as a Consultant at J P Morgan from 1996 to 2001. He then worked as Director of Business Development at Bertelsmann from 2001 to 2003. After joining Random House in 2003, he took on various leadership positions, leveraging his diverse background to drive company initiatives.
Educational Background
Nihar Malaviya studied at Rutgers University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1991 to 1994. He went on to earn an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the NYU Stern School of Business, studying from 1998 to 2001. His academic foundation in both technology and business has been influential in his career.
Contributions to DEI and Sustainability
Nihar Malaviya has been instrumental in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments at Penguin Random House. He has also focused on meeting the company's sustainability goals. Under his leadership, the company has developed industry-first capabilities in data science, supply chain, technology, and consumer insights.