Lisa Sharkey

Lisa Sharkey
Born1969 (age 54–55)
New York, New York, US
Alma materWashington University in St. Louis
Occupation(s)Executive, Publisher, and Author
EmployerHarperCollins
Notable workDreaming Green: Eco-Fabulous Homes Designed to Inspire
TitleSVP, Publisher of Harper Influence at HarperCollins

Lisa Sharkey (born 1969) is an American media executive, publisher, and author known for her contributions to book publishing and television production.[1] Since 2014, Sharkey is the Senior Vice President and Director of Creative Development at HarperCollins Publishers, and currently serves as the publisher of Harper Influence, a new imprint at HarperCollins.[2]

Prior to joining HarperCollins, Sharkey had a 27-year career in television production and media. Since 1987, she worked for WPIX-TV, CBS, Fox, and Inside Edition. Between 2000 and 2005, Sharkey served as a senior producer at Good Morning America.[3][4] She has received numerous accolades, including Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and a DuPont Award.[5]

  1. ^ "Q&A with Lisa Sharkey, Senior Producer of 'Good Morning America'".
  2. ^ Stewart |, Sophia. "Harper Group Launches Nonfiction Imprint, Harper Influence". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "HarperCollins Books Lisa Sharkey". Forbes. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lisa Sharkey on Changing Careers | MS in Publishing". mspublishing.blogs.pace.edu. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Estelle (June 13, 2024). "#91 Book Publisher Lisa Sharkey On Hot Topics, and Her Harper (Collins) Influence". Estelle Erasmus. Retrieved November 12, 2024.