Beth Lamb

Beth Lamb is a senior executive in the publishing industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Deputy Publisher at Penguin Random House, specifically for the Vintage Books and Anchor Books imprints.1 Her career at Penguin Random House has been marked by significant achievements and promotions:

Career Progression

Current Role: Beth Lamb has held the position of SVP and Deputy Publisher since October 2020.1 In this role, she reports directly to Maya Mavjee, the president and publisher of Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.2

Previous Positions:

• From June 2013 to October 2020, she served as Vice President and Associate Publisher at Vintage and Anchor Books.1
• Prior to joining Penguin Random House, Lamb worked at Rodale.3

Responsibilities and Achievements

As SVP and Deputy Publisher, Beth Lamb's responsibilities include:

• Developing publishing programs and strategies for Vintage and Anchor paperback originals and reprints.1
• Working on all aspects of the Anchor hardcovers line, including acquisitions, positioning, and launch planning.1
• Driving the development of backlist marketing programs and implementing marketing initiatives.1
• Leading successful movie, television, and streaming service tie-in publishing programs, with notable successes including "The Queen's Gambit," "The Handmaid's Tale," and "Crazy Rich Asians".1
• Setting seasonal priorities, including positioning of titles, determining first printing and sales goals, pricing, and timing decisions.1
• Managing direct and indirect reports.1

Industry Impact

Beth Lamb has played a significant role in the recent reorganization of Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. As part of this restructuring, she will continue to support key executives like Reagan Arthur, Bill Thomas, and Lisa Lucas on their frontlist paperback and backlist programs.2 Her promotion and expanded responsibilities reflect her importance within the organization and her contributions to the publishing industry.