Helen Parker

Helen Parker is a seasoned professional in the educational publishing sector, currently serving as Senior Lead Product Manager at Hachette Learning since March 2015, where responsibilities include managing the comprehensive literacy program, Reading Planet. Previously, Helen Parker held the role of Senior Publisher at Hodder Education from January 2018 to December 2023, focusing on the development and expansion of Reading Planet into Key Stage 2. Prior experience includes serving as Publisher at Rising Stars UK Ltd from March 2015 to December 2017, where Helen Parker led literacy publishing initiatives, and as a freelance publishing consultant and project manager from April 2004 to February 2015. Helen Parker's early career includes a position as Publishing Manager for Primary and Readers at Pearson, from September 1999 to April 2004, overseeing the Penguin Readers list. Educational qualifications include a BA Double Hons in French and Spanish from The University of Manchester.