Norman Hirschy

Norman Hirschy is an accomplished Executive Acquisitions Editor at Oxford University Press, with a tenure beginning in August 2004, noted for achieving significant annual growth in operating contributions and electronic revenues. Hirschy has enhanced the press’s profile by publishing numerous award-winning titles, including 13 in 2023, and has strategically developed lists in diverse subjects such as cultural biography and music education. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, evaluating proposals, editing manuscripts, and mentoring new staff. Previous experience includes a sales associate role at Long's Bookstore and a Fulbright Scholar position as an English instructor in Germany. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Lehman College, an M.A. in German Studies from The Ohio State University, and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in German from The College of Wooster.