In a time of transition in the publishing industry, the future of the nation’s largest trade houses have been called into question. Yet those houses continue to publish important authors and award-winning books while posting steady profits. For his leadership role in building a solid foundation for his company while making the necessary investments and changes to build for the future, Penguin Group (USA) CEO David Shanks is Publishers Weekly’s Person of the Year.
To read the interview with Shanks on how he is preparing Penguin for the future, see Monday’s print issue which also includes our choices for other 2011 notables.
