Eleanor Taylor
HENLOW,Bedfordshire
Summary
Dedicated and passionate professional with 20+years in the publishing industry. A natural networker who enjoys building rapport, developing meaningful connections and working closely with others to deliver impactful products and services. With a drive for creating high-quality content, a keen eye for detail and thriving on working with experts to guide projects through the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, and beyond. A highly organized and collaborative team player who plays a keep role in shaping publishing strategy. With outstanding communication skills and satisfaction from working with all forms of text to create clear and engaging messages.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Acquisition Manager
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulator US
London, UK
03.2007 - 12.2025
- Led acquisition projects for print and digital content, ensuring milestones were achieved and content met customer need. Published 200+ print titles and 7 new online offerings.
- Played pivotal role in researching, developing and launching expert digital solutions for arbitration professionals.
- Conducted extensive market and customer research to identify product initiatives that align with business goals and company values.
- Collaborated with external authors/contributors, sales, marketing, UX and product teams to facilitate successful product launches.
- Organized customer-focused events, in-person and online. Hosted in-person product-based events for (approx. 100) customers. Compiled speaker program, drafted marketing and communication messages, hosted event and delivered speaker slots.
- Represented Wolters Kluwer at industry seminars and conferences, enhancing brand presence. On occasions delivering speaker slots for legal audience, alongside industry experts.
- Negotiated effectively with authors and contributors to secure quality content. Experienced in dealing with cultural sensitivities.
- Drafted compelling training materials and product information guides, ensuring that complicated topics were delivered in clear, logical and understandable way.
- Subject matter expert (SME) for Arbitration, Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
Commissioning Editor - Commercial Law
Informa UK
London , UK
02.2000 - 01.2007
- Managed practitioner and academic authors across busy portfolio of books, journals and newsletters.
- Reviewed manuscripts for potential publication, selecting high-quality content that aligned with company objectives.
- Coordinated timely newsletter and journal delivery to meet publishing schedules.
- Trained and managed team of junior editors.
- Monthly magazine Editor - ultimate responsibility for each issue of P&I International. Commissioning articles, writing News pieces and overseeing production process.
Education
LLB Law Hons - Law
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.1993 - 06.1996
Skills
- Excellent written skills
- Proven track record of negotiation (including cultural sensitivities)
- Persuasive
- Customer-Focused approach
- Customer service
- Stakeholder management
- Market research proficiency
- Communication excellence
- Strong IT skills
- Publish One author tool
Affiliations
- Pilates, meditation, running and travel
Timeline
Acquisition Manager
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulator US
03.2007 - 12.2025
Commissioning Editor - Commercial Law
Informa UK
02.2000 - 01.2007
LLB Law Hons - Law
University of Manchester
09.1993 - 06.1996