Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson serves as the Vice President and Publisher of Broadside Books at HarperCollins Publishers, a position held since January 2017, during which 23 New York Times bestsellers have been published, including 10 that reached #1. Nelson also oversees publishing for other imprints within Harper, such as Harper and Harper Business. Prior to this role, Nelson was the Executive Editor at Penguin Group USA, acquiring notable works in politics, science, and business. Experience also includes positions as a Literary Agent at Susan Rabiner Literary Agency and as Executive Editor at John Wiley and Sons, where a focus on nonfiction books was maintained. Early career highlights include an editor role at Routledge, emphasizing a preference for trade over academic publishing. Nelson holds a BA in English and Gender Studies from Pace University.