Matthew Simpson

Matthew Simpson is a dedicated Client Publisher Sales Manager at Arotahi Agency, part of HarperCollins Publishers, where they focus on enhancing sales and marketing services for multiple publishers in the New Zealand book trade. Previously, Matthew served as National Sales Manager at HarperCollins, contributing to the company's rise from the fourth to the second largest publisher in the NZ market and earning multiple Publisher of the Year awards. Matthew's career includes roles at Penguin Group NZ, where they managed trade sales and key accounts, and at Belkin, overseeing national sales operations. They hold a Bachelor’s degree in Italian, Psychology, and Management from the University of Auckland.