About me
James Whittaker has spent his career at the intersection of publishing, sales, and technology—helping some of the world’s most respected publishers grow and adapt to change. Before joining MetaComet Systems, he led sales and marketing efforts for Phaidon Press and Hachette Book Group, building global partnerships and driving record revenue across illustrated and trade publishing.
At MetaComet, James now helps publishers modernize their operations through smarter royalty and rights management. Drawing on his deep publishing background he is helping publishers use data and automation to uncover new opportunities, strengthen retailer relationships, and build sustainable growth in a rapidly changing industry.
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James's “Ask the Experts” consult schedule is:
Fri May 15, 8:15am-8:40am
Table 10
Group
General Publishing Consultancy
Reserved seats for: Jodie Toohey, Legacy Book Press LLC, Adaptive Press LLC, Andy Amendola, Red Racer Books
6 Open spaces
Fri May 15, 9:15am-9:40am
Table 3
Group
Topic: Independent Publishers
Reserved Seats for: Paige Vigliarolo, Wolfram Media, Glenn McMahan / Upriver Press, Brian Kimmel, Together Mapalus Press, Todd Sattersten - Bard Press
5 Open spaces
Sat May 16, 1:00pm-1:15pm
Table 12A
One-on-One
General Publishing Consultancy
Crystal Daye - DayeLight Publishers
Sat May 16, 3:10pm-3:25pm
Table 7A
One-on-One
General Publishing Consultancy
Cynthia Wildridge, Limestock PRess
