Leveraging proven results and considerable experience from senior roles in book retail, publishing and a critically acclaimed Festival of Literature, Jeremy Brinton Consultancy provides commercial consultancy, author management and business development strategy.
Transitioning after 12 years business-to-business publishing in London with Informa Group and Thomas Telford Publishing (Institution of Civil Engineers), Jeremy joined Motivate Publishing, the Gulf’s leading book publisher as Publishing Manager in 2004, accountable for the Book Division’s strategic direction, development and performance.
In February 2007, Jeremy left Motivate to join Magrudy’s, an established book retail chain headquartered in Dubai with 250+ staff. As CEO, Jeremy was responsible for leading its strategic direction and operational expansion across the United Arab Emirates and wider region comprising retail, wholesale, education and manufacturing. Magrudy’s doubled its retail estate, adding two campus bookstores, creating profitable new channels. During his tenure, Magrudy’s won the prestigious Hewitt Best Employer Award for Emerging SME, Middle East 2009.
As part of the founding team from 2008, Jeremy played a lead role as Operations Director to Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, building lasting relationships with international publishers, writers and supporters.
After seven rewarding and enjoyable years, Jeremy left Dubai in February 2011 to return to London. Leveraging proven results and considerable experience from senior roles in book retail, publishing and a critically acclaimed Festival of Literature, Jeremy Brinton Consultancy provides commercial consultancy, author management and business development strategy. Speaking engagements include 7th Middle East HR Summit 2010 and FutureBook 2011, London.