Suzanne Wilson Higgins
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Suzanne Wilson Higgins is from Greater Oxford Area. Suzanne works in the following industries: "Book and Periodical Publishing". Suzanne is currently Deputy CEO at SPCK Publishing, located in London, England, United Kingdom. In Suzanne's previous role as a Managing Director at Lion Hudson IP Limited is part of The SPCK Group, Suzanne worked in Oxford, England, United Kingdom until Jul 2021. Prior to joining Lion Hudson IP Limited is part of The SPCK Group, Suzanne was a Managing Director at Lion Hudson Limited and held the position of Managing Director at Oxford. Prior to that, Suzanne was a Managing Director at Lion Hudson Limited, based in Oxford from Aug 2017 to Jul 2021. Suzanne started working as Managing Director at Lion Hudson IP Limited in Oxford in Jan 2017. From Jan 2011 to Mar 2016, Suzanne was EU Sales & Marketing Director at Lion Hudson Plc, based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Prior to that, Suzanne was a Consultant at The Book Depository from Mar 2010 to Jul 2010. Suzanne started working as Commercial Director, EMEA at Lightning Source UK Ltd, Ingram Content Group in Jul 2000.
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Par to of the SPCK Group, Lion Hudson publishes Christian books for children and adults.
Book publisher publishing quality literature, world-wide, true to the Christian faith
Director of Lion Hudson IP Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Lion Hudson plc.
Director of Lion Hudson plc. Christian publishers with specific responsibility for managing a team of 14.
Completed two projects for internet retailer The Book Depository: The first related to textbooks and academic books and he second related to sourcing non-English language book catalogues and suppliers. Consultancy Completed a UK Business Development Project for Ninestars Information Technology, in Chennai & Bangalore, India.
I led Lightning Source's market entry into the UK and served in the UK Management team of Lightning Source UK Ltd throughout my 9 year tenure. My principle responsibilities were for sales growth and business development initially in the UK and introducing the US business model to key customers and channels throughout EMEA. I recruited and had line responsibility for the sales team for 9 years, created roles and had line responsibility for marketing and customer service for 8 years. Local selling activity includes sales to blue chip publishers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and library suppliers. I personally ran the UK sales team and managed the sales growth of the UK company taking it from start-up to multi-million profitable subsidiary and supported US sales effort by introducing and growing European publisher's print on-demand export business to the US.
Evaluated 3rd party investments (e.g. Ingenta, NetLibrary, Dialog and even Lightning Source). Supervised new electronic product development and implemented the restructure of Blackwell's international businesses (US/UK/AUS). Had P&L responsibility for an operating division; Budgeted T/over £236m) and proactively implemented financial strategies with colleagues to maximise profitability. Managed people, recruitment & retention and completed due diligence process on several acquisition opportunities. Directly managed Marketing, Product Development & all Publisher Relations with teams in Oxford and New York. Responsibilities included: supply chain management, services to suppliers, launching electronic services and enhancements to customers, public speaking, maintaining the Blackwell's brand, 85 global exhibitions, Blackwell's Corporate website infrastructure and development. Working closely with sales team particularly on consortia bids. Started as a Project Manager for Electronic Journal Navigator (95-96).
For Reed-International Books (Reed-Elsevier plc) over a 5 year period by commissioning academic and professional business publications from authors such as Peter Drucker and undertaking business development projects. As Director of Reed Interactive I audited digital content rights and evangelised for the future of digital publishing in a pre-internet era with a team of 5.
Non-profit/Charitable sector roles and one agency in 6 years. In each case responsible for sales (including subscription sales and fund raising where applicable) and marketing. Assoc of Scottish Business Schools - Glasgow / Stirling 1987-1989 The Design Company (Redgate Design), Business Development, design agency - Dundee 1986-87 London Festival Ballet (English National Ballet) - London 1984-85 Scottish Opera - Glasgow 1983-84 The Early Music Centre - London 1983