Scott Gould
About Scott Gould
Scott Gould is the Director of Business Development at Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in various roles within the publishing industry.
Title
Scott Gould currently holds the title of Director of Business Development at Penguin Random House. He began this role following a substantial tenure in diverse positions within the publishing industry. As part of his current responsibilities, Scott emphasizes supporting independent publishers through Penguin Random House Publisher Services.
Company
Scott Gould is associated with Penguin Random House, a prominent name in the publishing world. Under his direction in business development, the company seeks to advance independent publishing and optimize the supply chain and technological innovations pertinent to book distribution.
Previous Roles in Publishing Industry
Before his current position, Scott worked at RLR Associates, Ltd. as a Literary Agent for 11 years, covering the Greater New York City Area. Earlier roles included positions in Tor / Forge Publicity at Macmillan, Editorial at Playboy Enterprises, Inc., and a Bookseller at Gordon's Bookstore in Baltimore, Maryland. These roles have endowed him with a rich experience across publicity, editorial, sales, and distribution domains within the industry.
Education and Expertise
Scott has a solid educational background with a Bachelor's of Science in English and American Literature from New York University, completed in four years from 1999 to 2003. Further expanding his skillset, he studied Negotiation and Leadership at Harvard Law School. His academic achievements have bolstered his expertise in both business development and literary representation.
Publishing Industry Contributions
Scott Gould actively advocates for quality literature and has a history of supporting good books throughout his career. His efforts particularly focus on aiding independent publishers, making significant contributions through Penguin Random House Publisher Services. His extensive background includes understanding the supply chain and technological advancements vital to the publishing industry.