Diane Burgess

Key Account Manager at Walker Books

Diane Burgess is a seasoned Key Account Manager with extensive experience in the publishing industry, currently serving at Walker Books since November 2019. Prior roles include Key Account Manager at Carlton Books, where management of major accounts such as Waterstones and WHSmith Travel was key. Diane's background also includes a Sales Manager position at Pan Macmillan, where sales feedback coordination and managing strategic growth plans contributed to successful sales outcomes with prominent authors. Other notable experience encompasses special sales roles at New Holland Publishers and UK sales management at Headline Publishing Group, demonstrating a strong track record in achieving sales targets, managing key accounts, and building relationships within the market. Education includes attendance at Eastbourne College and Sutton High School, GDST.

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Walker Books

Home to books for all ages, Walker Books publishes many award-winning authors, illustrators, and literary franchises including Anthony Horowitz, Angie Thomas, Cassandra Clare, Lucy Cousins, Anthony Browne, Patrick Ness, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, and Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford. Walker Books is part of the vibrant international Walker Books Group that includes Walker Books Australia; Candlewick Press in America and its new division, Walker Books US; and Walker Productions.


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