Nikini Arulanandam

Nikini Arulanandam is an experienced editorial professional with a strong background in project management and team leadership within the publishing industry. Currently serving as Editorial Manager, Development at Hodder Education, Nikini leads a team of Development Editors, overseeing the delivery of print and digital projects from development through to final handover. Previous roles include Associate Editor at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, where Nikini managed copy-editing for key publications, and Head of Development at Macmillan International Higher Education, overseeing high-investment titles and team performance. Earlier positions at Palgrave Macmillan involved diverse roles from Development Editor to Editorial Assistant, focusing on content development, project management, and collaborative design elements. Nikini holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cambridge in Modern and Medieval Languages and a Master of Arts from King's College London in Cultural and Creative Industries.