John Swanson

John Swanson is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with extensive experience in the educational publishing industry. Currently serving as Senior Sales Manager at Springer Publishing since October 2020, Swanson previously held key positions at Macmillan Learning, including Technology and Product Specialist and Senior Sales Representative. Swanson has also worked as a self-employed consultant and held multiple senior marketing roles at Bedford/St. Martin's, where notable achievements include exceeding sales goals and achieving significant revenue growth. Early career experiences include acquisitions editor roles at Thomson and Harcourt Brace College Publishers, and sales representative positions at Bedford/Freeman/Worth Publishing and Harcourt College Publishers. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Public History from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor's degree in History from Davidson College.