After ‘Tough’ Year, BISG Refocuses

Speaking at the Book Industry Study Group’s (BISG) annual meeting held September 30, in New York, newly appointed executive (as of Oct. 3) director Brian O’Leary previewed the organization’s forthcoming strategic plan. In a 15-minute talk, O’Leary, a longtime consultant and BISG board member, praised the plan he is now tasked with implementing as the group’s leader, and spoke confidently about BISG’s future.

“When I was talking with the executive committee about taking this position, one of the things that really influenced me most was the coherence and credibility of the strategic plan you're going to see in a couple of weeks,” O’Leary told members, calling the plan a set of initiatives members “can take to the bank.” He said the plan’s broad strokes are all “member-facing,” measurable and “pretty darn doable.”