Simon Linacre

Background

About Simon Linacre

Worked for three years in Japan as an English Teacher; gained intermediate level written and spoken Japanese proficiency - Worked as reporter, news editor and editor for four years at London-based magazine publisher Newtrade Publishing, specialising in retail, business and magazine publishing - Worked briefly at a national picture agency and clothing retail magazines - Worked for over 15 years at academic journal publisher Emerald, with specific experience in the subject areas of accounting, finance and economics - Worked for three years as marketing director at Cabells on growing international markets and developing networks in UK, Europe and Asia. Also set up thought leadership programme and tripled social media followers - Worked for three years at Digital Science as Head of Content, Brand & Press, leading a team developing content, social media, PR activitiy, digital and brand marketing. Specialties: Specialities include citation analysis, Open Access, acquisitions, portfolio building, publishing integrity and communications.