Sue Malone Barber
About Sue Malone Barber
Sue Malone Barber is the SVP, Director of Publishing Operations at Penguin Random House, overseeing a team of 100 staff members and managing various operational aspects including paper procurement and vendor negotiations.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Sue Malone Barber is the Senior Vice President and Director of Publishing Operations at Penguin Random House. In this role, she oversees a team of 100 staff members and manages key operational responsibilities. These include corporate paper procurement, corporate vendor negotiations, agreements, and capacity planning. She also handles inventory management and ensures smooth publishing operations within the organization.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Sue Malone Barber held various significant positions at Penguin Random House over several decades. From 1999 to 2006, she served as VP, Director of Publishing Operations Systems Support & Application Training. Prior to that, from 1992 to 1999, she worked as Executive Managing Editor for Random House Children's Books and Random House Value Publishing. From 1988 to 1992, she held the role of Director, Operations Special Projects. Each position allowed her to develop expertise in different facets of publishing operations.
Past Experience at Crown Publishers, Inc.
Before joining Penguin Random House, Sue Malone Barber was employed at Crown Publishers, Inc. She worked there as Manager, Telephone and Advertised Sales, from 1980 to 1988. Over these eight years, she honed her managerial and operational skills, which later became valuable in her extensive career at Penguin Random House.
Leadership and Team Management
In her current capacity, Sue Malone Barber is responsible for managing a substantial team of 100 staff members. Her leadership involves not only guiding her team through daily operational tasks but also engaging in high-level decision-making concerning vendor negotiations and agreements. Her role requires a balance of strategic planning and hands-on management to ensure the efficiency and success of Penguin Random House's publishing operations.
Operational Responsibilities and Expertise
Sue Malone Barber's expertise encompasses a wide range of operational responsibilities. Among these are corporate paper procurement and inventory management, which are crucial to the publishing process. Additionally, she manages vendor negotiations and contractual agreements, ensuring that Penguin Random House secures favorable terms and maintains effective partnerships. Her experience also covers providing publishing systems support and application training, which is essential for efficient workflow and staff productivity.