Michelle Forde

Michelle Forde is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the publishing industry. Currently serving as Senior Marketing Manager for Consumer Engagement & Marketing Operations at Hachette Book Group since August 2022, Michelle has successfully expanded email marketing and acquisitions programs, resulting in a 65% year-over-year increase in subscribers, while also managing over 20 genre newsletters monthly and achieving a 200% increase in Family Reads subscribers within a year. Previous roles include Digital Marketing Manager at HarperCollins Publishers, Publicist at Kensington Publishing, and various positions at Random House Inc., demonstrating a strong foundation in communications and marketing. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton and a diploma from The Ursuline School.