Adrian Zackheim

Adrian Zackheim is a prominent figure in the publishing industry, currently serving as the President and Publisher of Portfolio, Sentinel, and Current, all imprints of Penguin Random House. He joined Penguin Group in September 2001, initially founding and publishing Portfolio, which focuses on business books. In April 2003, he expanded his role by establishing Sentinel, a conservative imprint that publishes a variety of nonfiction works addressing politics, history, and culture.123

Before his tenure at Penguin, Zackheim held significant positions at HarperCollins as the Associate Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of HarperInformation. His extensive editorial career also includes roles at William Morrow, Doubleday, and St. Martin’s Press. He began his publishing journey as a School and Library Publicity Assistant at G.P. Putnam’s Sons.123

Zackheim has been instrumental in publishing notable works by various influential authors, including Donald Rumsfeld, Margaret Thatcher, and Newt Gingrich. He has a reputation for championing independent thinkers and has launched several successful imprints under his leadership, including The Optimism Press in collaboration with Simon Sinek in 2018.1234

His contributions to the field have made him a key player in shaping contemporary nonfiction publishing, particularly within the realms of business and conservative thought.34