On Tuesday, Book Business' Senior Editor Jim Sturdivant and I visited with Open Road Integrated Media Co-founder and CEO Jane Friedman, who is one of the most widely known and influential executives in book publishing. Friedman launched Open Road following her 11-year stint as president and CEO of HarperCollins Worldwide. Shortly after the launch, I spoke with Friedman about her new role as an entrepreneur after so many years in traditional book publishing with major publishing houses. She had seemed a bit overwhelmed at the time, without a global team to implement her plans, but excited and rejuvenated by the new experience. It turns out, the role seems to suit her.
Open Road Integrated Media Passing Major Mile Markers
On Tuesday, Book Business' Senior Editor Jim Sturdivant and I visited with Open Road Integrated Media Co-founder and CEO Jane Friedman, who is one of the most widely known and influential executives in book publishing. Friedman launched Open Road following her 11-year stint as president and CEO of HarperCollins Worldwide. Shortly after the launch, I spoke with Friedman about her new role as an entrepreneur after so many years in traditional book publishing with major publishing houses. She had seemed a bit overwhelmed at the time, without a global team to implement her plans, but excited and rejuvenated by the new experience. It turns out, the role seems to suit her.