Alastair Rolfe
About Alastair Rolfe
Alastair Rolfe serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for EMEA at Spencer Stuart, a position he has held since 2001. He previously worked at Penguin Books in various roles, including Publishing Director, and has a background in English and Literature from the University of York.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Alastair Rolfe has served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for EMEA at Spencer Stuart since 2001. His role involves overseeing marketing strategies and communication efforts across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. With over two decades of experience at Spencer Stuart, he has contributed to the firm's branding and outreach initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and market demands.
Previous Experience at Penguin Books
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Alastair Rolfe held various positions at Penguin Books. He worked in sales and marketing roles from 1985 to 1995, accumulating ten years of experience in the publishing industry. He later became the Publishing Director at The Penguin Press from 1995 to 1999, where he was responsible for overseeing publishing operations and strategic direction during his four-year tenure.
Education at University of York
Alastair Rolfe studied at the University of York from 1980 to 1983, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English and Related Literature. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in literary analysis and communication, which has been beneficial throughout his career in marketing and publishing.
Education at The Leys School, Cambridge
Alastair Rolfe attended The Leys School in Cambridge from 1974 to 1979. This five-year educational experience contributed to his early development and prepared him for further academic pursuits at the university level.