the london book fair
10–12 March 2026
Olympia London

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Advisory Board

The London Book Fair has an advisory board that provides us with industry insights, updates and advice, which allow us to ensure the ongoing success of the fair.

Board Members

David Roche, Non Executive Chairman, The London Book Fair


Jason Bartholomew, CEO, Midas PR


José Borghino, Secretary General, International Publishers Association


Regina Brooks, President, Association of American Literary Agents and Serendipity Literary Agency


Dan Conway, CEO, The Publishers Association


Shannon Cullen, Publishing Director, Walker Books and Chair, Independent Publishers Guild


Catherine Eccles, CEO, Eccles Fisher


Nicole Eisenbraun, AALA International Rights Committee, Association of American Literary Agents and Ginger Clark Literary Agency


Anna Ganley, CEO, Society of Authors


Meryl Halls, Managing Director, Booksellers Association of UK & Eire


Mandy Hill, President, The Publishers Association (& CUP)


Jamie Humphrey, Chair, ALPSP (Chief Publishing Officer, Royal Society of Chemistry)


Gvantsa Jobova, President, International Publishers Association


Emma Lowe, Event Director, The London Book Fair


Brian Murray, Chair, Association of American Publishers (AAP) & President, HarperCollins


Hellie Ogden, Vice-President, Association of Author Agents (WME)


Maria Pallanté, President, Association of American Publishers (AAP)


Cheryl Pientka, LBF/AALA Liaison, Association of Author Literary Agents (and Nancy Yost Literary Agency) US


Kate Rizzo, Foreign Rights Lead, Association of Author Literary Agents (Greene & Heaton)


Orna Ross, CEO, Alliance of Independent Authors


Bridget Shine, Director, Independent Publishers Guild


Wayne Sime, CEO, Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers


Fleur Sinclair, President, Booksellers Association of UK & EIRE


Rachel Stevens, Literature Co-Director*, British Council


Claire Wilson, President, Association of Author Agents (Rogers, Coleridge and White Ltd)


Sylvie Zannier, Managing Director, Sylvie Zannier Literary Scouting

Visit

If you are involved with the creation, distribution, sale, or treatment of content, then there’s every reason to take part in our fair.

What's On

From inspiring sessions to engaging keynotes and conversations with bestselling authors, you'll find plenty to do at LBF.