Nihar Malaviya is CEO of Penguin Random House with responsibility for the company’s worldwide operations, which include 350 imprints spanning more than 20 countries across six continents. He is focused on elevating the publishing independence and creative autonomy of the company’s imprints and driving the creation of competitive advantages that position the business for growth. Throughout his 20-year tenure in publishing, Nihar has spearheaded the creation of a variety of industry-first capabilities in data science, supply chain, technology, and consumer insights, as well as collaborating with colleagues around the world to reach the widest possible audience for the company’s authors and books across multiple formats and platforms.