John has been involved in publishing for more than thirty five years. He held senior positions at Penguin and at HarperCollins, where he was on the main board for nine years, running sales, marketing and publishing divisions including the 4th Estate imprint and its stable of award-winning authors such as Hilary Mantel, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Nigel Slater. He co-founded Whitefox in 2012 on the principle that the future of successful publishing would be based on writers taking creative control and collaborating with the highest-quality specialists. Nothing that has happened since has dissuaded him of this view.

With over 13 years’ experience in marketing and business strategy, Hannah became Managing Director in January 2025 having previously led as Marketing Director. She is dedicated to building a modern, resilient publishing business that puts authors first, combining premium service with the latest advancements in technology.

Julia has over twenty years of experience in publishing, with expertise across narrative and illustrated books. Previously at HarperCollins, she worked on an eclectic range of titles by authors including Sir David Attenborough, Prof Brian Cox, Richard Mabey and Stephen Moss. At Whitefox, Julia oversees vision, operations and outcomes across the editorial and commercial teams. Since joining as Editorial Director in 2018, she has partnered with publishers, individual authors, brands and companies, managing project teams across multiple genres and providing bespoke solutions to complex titles.

Chris brings over two decades of experience steering sales, rights and publishing teams to assist our clients in achieving their commercial goals. He has held senior roles in both the US and UK with Tuttle Publishing, Red Wheel/Weiser, HarperCollins and Watkins Media. Chris has scaled whitefox’s sales and distribution offering, making Whitefox publications available in-store, online, in the global media and in translation.

Silvia began her editorial career in 2003. Since then she has worked as an editor of fiction and non-fiction for publishers including HarperCollins, Penguin Random House and Faber & Faber, before joining Whitefox in 2014 to manage a large publisher account. She has worked across most genres, with authors from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Nigella Lawson, and is an experienced copyeditor.

Jess brings several years of book sales and marketing experience to whitefox. Having previously worked on ELT books at Post Wave Publishing in Beijing, she most recently handled sales and distribution for a number of publisher clients at PGUK. Jess has worked across fiction, non-fiction and illustrated titles, selling into traditional bookshops as well as online retailers, high street chains and the gift market.

Kat Lowe brings several years of PR and communications experience to Whitefox. Most recently she ran her own business helping authors, founders and lifestyle brands to build brand awareness, tell their stories and reach new audiences. Previously Kat worked as a Marketing and Publicity Manager for McGraw-Hill Education (UK), looking after a large list of business, careers and consumer titles. 

Harriet has a decade of experience in illustrated publishing, specialising in children’s and gift non-fiction. She started her career at The Quarto Group, commissioning and editing titles for publishing partners such as Lonely Planet, Smithsonian, Scholastic and Readerlink. She then headed up the books list at Jellycat, leading the creative direction and crafting stories about their beloved toy characters. Harriet is also a published author and enjoys writing humorous pre-school and picture books for children. She joined the fantastic Whitefox editorial team in 2025.

Alex has over eleven years of editorial experience in trade publishing, most recently as an Editorial Director for Pan Macmillan where he specialised in commercial fiction, acquiring across a broad range of genres including crime, thriller, and historical fiction. During this time, Alex worked with bestselling authors such as Ann Cleeves, Peter James and Jane Harper, and also managed the heritage publishing of Douglas Adams. He joined the Whitefox editorial team in 2025.

Kiana Palombo works across fiction and non-fiction titles from editorial through to print and distribution. She holds a master’s degree in Publishing from LCC and leads Whitefox’s mentorship programme. With a background in Creative Writing and Literature from Goldsmiths, Kiana combines her editorial expertise with experience in multi-format content production. She is also a writer, creative collaborator and painter, bringing a unique creative perspective to every project.

Hannah manages sales and distribution data for Whitefox and supports the trade sales team and internal distribution partners in the UK and US. Hannah has previous experience in editorial and copywriting at Illustrated London News (ILN). Most recently before joining Whitefox, Hannah held roles in both the law and tech industries. She completed her MA in publishing at the London College of Communication, where her independent study focused on improving access to independent publishing across the UK.

Zoila has more than five years of experience in client management. She transitioned from working in an organisation offering talent management services to a tech startup specialising in behavioural change in teams. Her experience with clients and communities prompted her move to marketing, taking on the role of a community manager to help Whitefox build, expand and oversee online communities.

Basheerah has worked in Big 4 Audit for over a decade, specialising in both auditing and technology. Her expertise includes financial reporting, change management and process optimisation. She is now focused on streamlining financial operations to enhance efficiency and drive sustainable growth in support of Whitefox’s financial goals.

Lorena supports the day-to-day operations at Whitefox. Overseeing stock, client communications, and sales and distribution data. She has a Master’s degree in Publishing from LCC, where her work explored creative collaboration and accessible design for readers. Before joining Whitefox, Lorena worked freelance across design and illustration, bringing a detail-oriented, creative approach to her role.