Alison Smith

Alison Smith has over two decades of experience in international sales and marketing within the publishing industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of International Sales at HarperCollins Publishers since February 2013, Alison has previously held senior positions at Perseus Books Group/PGW, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., Watson-Guptill Publications, Beacon Press, and Heinle & Heinle Publishers. Key responsibilities have included managing distribution channels in various international markets, developing sales strategies, and overseeing marketing initiatives. Alison holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Boston University and a Master of Arts in TESOL from Teachers College, Columbia University.