Will Atkinson and Kevin Campbell join the board of Glasgow-based distributor BookSource.
Will Atkinson, previously managing director of Atlantic Books and sales and marketing director at Faber and Faber has been appointed as non-executive director and will take his seat on the BookSource board in February 2025.
Will Atkinson has held various industry roles throughout his successful career, including being a trade council member for the Publishers Association, chair of the Independent Publishers Guild, and a board member of the Edinburgh Book Festival.
Will Atkinson said: ‘I am delighted to be joining the board of directors at BookSource. I have had a wonderful relationship with Scotland through my work with the Edinburgh Book Festival and Faber Factory, so this is a welcome return to a key part of the publishing industry in Scotland. As I continue to work with smaller independents, I recognise that good and wide physical distribution only gets more valuable. The ethos at BookSource is one of helping publishers through a very human and personable approach. It is a special place, and I am looking forward to contributing to the future success of the company.’
The Publishing Scotland owned distributor has also further strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Kevin Campbell as operations director.
Kevin has held several senior operations roles, including regional business manager at Scotmid, one of the UK’s largest co-operatives. Reporting to managing director Davinder Bedi, Kevin will be responsible for overseeing all daily operational aspects at BookSource, ensuring publisher's books flow efficiently, on time and in full through the supply chain.
Kevin commented, ‘I’m excited by this opportunity to further enhance BookSource’s services to publishers and help drive the business forward. I’m looking forward to working with the rest of the team, I can’t wait to get started!’
Managing Director, Davinder Bedi commented: ‘These appointments will strengthen BookSource as we progress our strategy in becoming the go-to distributor for independent publishers. I am delighted by Will’s appointment to our board. His credentials speak for themselves, he is highly respected in the industry and I look forward to the fresh perspective he will bring to our board. He has a proven track record of leading several independent publishers. The book distribution sector has undergone significant changes in recent years, and with Will’s skills and experience we will be well-positioned for future growth as we continue to establish BookSource as the distributor of choice and help publishers do business.
Bedi further commented ‘Kevin’s skills and experience in strategic planning and management compliance will further cement the company’s position in the sector and will be a huge asset to the executive team. I am excited about our future at BookSource.’