Ritsuko Okumura
About Ritsuko Okumura
Ritsuko Okumura is the Associate Director of Subsidiary Rights at Penguin Publishing Group, with over 15 years of experience at Penguin Random House.
Current Role at Penguin Publishing Group
Ritsuko Okumura is the Associate Director of Subsidiary Rights at Penguin Publishing Group. She has been in this role since June 2017. Her responsibilities include managing subsidiary rights for the group, leveraging her extensive experience to maximize revenue streams and broaden the reach of the group's publications.
Career Progression at Penguin Random House
Ritsuko Okumura has been with Penguin Random House for over 15 years, advancing through various roles in the subsidiary rights department. She started her career at the company as an Assistant Manager of Subsidiary Rights in 2007. Over the years, she has held positions such as Assistant Manager, Manager, and Assistant Director at New American Library. She also served as the Associate Director of Subsidiary Rights at Berkley Publishing Group from 2015 to 2017.
Previous Roles in Subsidiary Rights
Before her current position, Ritsuko Okumura worked in several roles within Penguin Random House's subsidiary rights department. She was the Associate Manager of Subsidiary Rights at New American Library from 2008 to 2010, Manager of Subsidiary Rights at New American Library from 2010 to 2011, Assistant Director of Subsidiary Rights at New American Library from 2011 to 2014, and Associate Director of Subsidiary Rights at Berkley Publishing Group from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Ritsuko Okumura graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation to excel in her career in the publishing industry, particularly in managing subsidiary rights.