Walker Books
Leah Pemberton is a seasoned professional in export sales and planning, currently serving as Group Export Sales Executive at Walker Books since April 2021. Previous roles include Group Export Sales Assistant at Walker Books, Senior Planner at The Clorox Company, Global Planning Manager at Beauty Pie Ltd, and Senior Planner at Space Brands Ltd. Leah began a career in the industry as an Analyst at Coty and further developed skills as an Assistant Buyer at Waterstones. Leah’s responsibilities have included managing stock levels for new titles, liaising with publishers and warehouse teams, and ensuring effective inventory management. Leah's educational background includes attendance at Highworth Grammar School for Girls and the University of Portsmouth.
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.