Katherine Sumner-Ailes

Katherine Sumner-Ailes is a seasoned editorial professional with extensive experience in the publishing industry. Currently serving as a Project Editor at Simon & Schuster UK since December 2020, Katherine has previously worked as a Freelance Editor from April 2017 to December 2020, and held several editing roles at notable publishing houses, including Editor positions at Guardian Faber and Jonathan Cape & Vintage, part of Penguin Random House UK. Early career experiences include Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant roles at The Bodley Head and a Managing Editorial Assistant position at Vintage Publishing. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2010.