James Gurbutt is founder and publisher of Corsair, an imprint of Little, Brown, Book Group. Before that he was Associate Publisher at Harvill Secker. Originally, he worked in finance, and was Commercial Director at Vintage, a division of Penguin Random House. He writes in his spare time under the name James Henry.
Piers Russell-Cobb is co-chair and director of Bridgeman Images. Previous roles include deputy chair of the independent book sellers Zwemmers and Philip Wilson Publishers; publicity and promotions director of Heinemann, and for eight years international marketing manager of Thames and Hudson Limited. He founded the media advisory business MediaFund in 1991.
Sophy Thompson is CEO and Publisher of Thames & Hudson, overseeing over 200 new publications a year on the visual arts, cultural history and creative practice, including a thriving children’s list and partnerships with museums and leading brands worldwide. She directs T&H’s international teams in the UK, France, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Clare Conville is Chair and Founder of C&W and Co-Founder of independent publishing imprint CHEERIO, created with Harriet Vyner and the Estate of Francis Bacon. She has published acclaimed visual and literary titles, sits on the Cob Gallery board, and co-hosts The Curious Society Bookclub at the SaatchiYates gallery.
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Sebastian White is a British graphic designer and co-founder of Kellenberger–White. The studio is best known for its work in brand identity, wayfinding and exhibition design for cultural institutions, type design, and collaborative book projects with artists. Sebastian studied Textile Design at Central Saint Martins College before completing his MA at the Royal College of Art. Kellenberger–White’s work has received numerous awards, including recognition from the Swiss Federal Office of Culture’s Most Beautiful Swiss Books and the Tokyo Type Directors Club. In 2023, Sebastian was elected a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale.
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