Our

Team

Meet Our Team

"melbourne Book Creative Publishing Experts"

Jonathan Hale

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Jonathan creates the company vision and long-term direction and has guided us through the publishing world’s changing landscape. With innovation and business savvy blended together, he oversees growth while consistently placing creativity at the centre of what we are.

Amelia Frost

Editor in Charge (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Amelia oversees our editorial direction across genres and goes out of her way to choose manuscripts of quality. Her acute story sensibility ensures that everything we publish has depth and appeal.

Richard Coleman

Head of Publishing Operations

Richard manages the complete publishing process from initial receipt of a manuscript through launch into markets. He eliminates inefficiencies and gets teams aligned, progressing projects smoothly while ensuring quality.

Eleanor Graves

Senior Book Designer & Creative Lead

Eleanor creates the visual identity of our books, with striking covers and compelling layouts. With creative direction, she brings stories to vivid visual life and makes books equally compelling on the cover as inside.

Thomas Blake

Author Partnerships Director

Fiona develops and polishes our digital publishing templates and ensures each eBook flows and functions well. She tests out technology and extends the digital experience of the reader.

Charlotte Hayes

Rights & Licensing Manager

Charlotte oversees licensing, copyright, and foreign rights and creates international opportunities worldwide. She arranges stories across borders through translation, adaptation, and access to emerging markets

Marcus Ellison

Head of Digital Marketing and Distribution

Marcus takes responsibility for creative marketing initiatives and digital distribution networks. His initiatives expand our reach so that books are shipped around the world through print and digital networks

Isabelle Thornton

Editorial Project Manager

Isabelle manages editorial calendars, balancing schedules, teams, and resources. Her organisation ensures that every project hits deadlines with seamless interdepartmental coordination.

David Rowe

Print Production & Quality Control Manager

David manages the entire process of printing from the selection of papers up until the final proof. His meticulous attention ensures ultimate quality and the best possible presentation of each book.

Lydia Preston

Lead of Communications & Public Relations

Lydia oversees all external communications, ranging from press relations to campaigning. She secures appropriate recognition of our authors and brand with press coverage and compelling narrative