re-thinking zondervan
In the last two years, three of our industry's largest and oldest publishers came under the leadership of a new CEO. These new Chief Executives carefully evaluated the position and direction of their company and developed strategic plans designed to carry it to new levels of ministry and growth. Hear from each of these extraordinary leaders their process for rethinking their organizations from the ground up. You will also hear about some of the innovative solutions they developed to face the challenges ahead.
Doug will offer his perspective on "re-thinking Zondervan."
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In the last two years, three of our industry's largest and oldest publishers came under the leadership of a new CEO. These new Chief Executives carefully evaluated the position and direction of their company and developed strategic plans designed to carry it to new levels of ministry and growth. Hear from each of these extraordinary leaders their process for rethinking their organizations from the ground up. You will also hear about some of the innovative solutions they developed to face the challenges ahead.
Doug will offer his perspective on "re-thinking Zondervan."
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doug.lockhartDoug Lockhart is President and CEO of Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY.
Prior to joining Zondervan, Mr. Lockhart spent five years with McGraw-Hill Companies, a world class information and media services company, most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing for the Children's Publishing division in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his publishing experience, Lockhart previously served in various sales and marketing roles with Johnson & Johnson, a comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products and related services for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets.
Mr. Lockhart earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Psychology from Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI and an MBA in Marketing from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Doug is married to Angie and has two children, Kishanda and Zachary. He is actively involved as a member of Berkley Hills Wesleyan Church and serves on the Board of Directors for Spring Arbor University.
