Jean McGinley

Jean McGinley is the Senior Vice President of Rights & Permissions at HarperCollins Publishers, a position she assumed on July 29, 2024, succeeding Juliette Shapland, who retired after a long tenure with the company. Prior to this role, McGinley served as the Vice President and Associate Publisher for children's books since 2018 and had previously led children's subsidiary rights at HarperCollins for eight years.12

Background and Experience

• Education: McGinley graduated from SUNY Geneseo.
• Career Path: She has held various leadership roles within HarperCollins, including Vice President and Senior Director of Subsidiary Rights. Her extensive experience in rights management and publishing has equipped her to oversee rights and permissions across adult, children's, and Harlequin titles within the company.14

Current Responsibilities

In her current role, McGinley is responsible for managing the rights and permissions department, which integrates various segments of the publishing business. She leads a team that includes senior directors and permissions directors, ensuring effective management of licensing and rights across all categories of HarperCollins' publications.13

McGinley is based in New York City and remains actively engaged in the publishing community through her professional networks.2