Lauren Monaco

Lauren Monaco has a solid career in the publishing industry, with extensive experience in sales and account management. Lauren started their career as a National Account Manager at Simon and Schuster in 1995 and worked there until 1999. Lauren then moved to Random House, where they served as the Director of Sales, National Accounts from 2000 to 2004. In 2005, Lauren joined Simon and Schuster again, this time as the Vice President of Sales, National Accounts, a role they held until 2011. Lauren then joined Penguin Random House as the VP/Director of Digital Business and eCommerce Development from 2012 to 2014. Lauren went on to become the SVP/Director of Sales for the Penguin Publishing Group from 2014 to 2023. Currently, they are the EVP, Group Sales Director at Hachette Book Group, a position they have held since 2023. Throughout their career, Lauren has shown expertise in sales, account management, and leadership.

Lauren Monaco attended Ohio Wesleyan University from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Prior to their time at Ohio Wesleyan, Lauren also attended Stoneleigh Burnham School, although specific details about their degree or field of study at this institution are not available.