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Will Atkinson and Kevin Campbell join BookSource
Will Atkinson and Kevin Campbell are joining the board of Glasgow-based distributor BookSource.
Atkinson, managing director of Atlantic Books for nine years until 2023, was appointed as non-executive director and will take his seat on the BookSource board in February 2025.
He has held various industry roles, 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.
He 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 also appointed Campbell as operations director.
He 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, Campbell 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.
Campbell said: “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.”
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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.”
Bedi added: “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.
“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.”
BookSource is a distributor of books and printed material and currently provides a comprehensive service for over 160 publishers. BookSource’s services include warehousing and distribution services, order fulfilment and invoicing, and cash collection. BookSource connects the publisher, retailer and reader.
