Matt James, Commissioning Editor
I'm a Commissioning Editor with extensive experience of acquiring, editing and publishing bestselling non-fiction titles. I've worked extensively with high-profile experts, leaders, journalists and academics to polish their writing and guide them through the complex publishing process.
Find below my commissioning portfolio. On the Testimonials page, you'll find a selection of quotes from authors that I've worked with.
Please feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or email me at matt.g.james96@gmail.com
Commissioning Portfolio
This list includes all of the books that I have commissioned which have been published or announced. For the vast majority of these books, I have also been responsible for the developmental editing.
The authors I have worked with include journalists, academics, psychologists, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, CEOs, financial experts, comedians and mountaineers.
These books are listed in reverse chronological order by publication date.
Are You Really the Doctor?: Dispatches from a Black Doctor, by Matthew Hutchinson (Bonnier Books, September 2025)
Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk, by Faiz Siddiqui (Bonnier Books, May 2025)
Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, by Petra Velzeboer (Kogan Page, February 2025)
*SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
Fintech Wars: Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money (Kogan Page, October 2024)
Design Your Life: Your Career, Your Way, by Erifili Gounari (Kogan Page, October 2024)
The Disruptors: How 15 Successful Businesses Defied the Norm, by Sally Percy (Kogan Page, September 2024)
Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World, by Roger Spitz (Kogan Page, September 2024)
The Focus Fix: Finding Clarity, Creativity and Resilience in an Overwhelming World, by Chris Griffiths & Caragh Medlicott (Kogan Page, July 2024)
Momentum: Reboot Your Career, Unlock Your Potential, by Lee Chambers (Kogan Page, June 2024)
Hacked: The Secrets Behind Cyber Attacks, by Jessica Barker (Kogan Page, April 2024)
Taming the Machine: Ethically Harness the Power of AI, by Nell Watson (Kogan Page, March 2024)
Take the Lead: How Women Leaders are Driving Success Through Innovation, by Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Delphine Mourot-Haxaire and Anne-Valérie Corboz (Kogan Page, February 2024)
Reinvent Yourself: Psychological Insights that will Transform Your Work Life, by Susan Kahn (Kogan Page, February 2024)
52 Weeks of Wellbeing: A No-nonsense Guide to a Fulfilling Work Life, by Ryan Hopkins (Kogan Page, January 2024)
How to be a Digital Nomad: Build a Successful Career While Travelling the World, by Kayla Ihrig (Kogan Page, January 2024)
Tech-Led Culture: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Business and People, by Duena Blomstrom (Kogan Page, October 2023)
Future Cultures: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization Through Leadership, by Scott Smith & Susan Cox-Smith (Kogan Page, October 2023)
The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential, by Lucy Brazier (Kogan Page, September 2023)
21st Century Business Icons: The Leaders Who Are Changing Our World, by Sally Percy (Kogan Page, September 2023)
Bright Sparks: How Creativity and Innovation Can Ignite Business Success, by John Tusa (Bloomsbury, September 2023)
In the Moment: Build Your Confidence, Communication and Creativity at Work, by Neil Mullarkey (Kogan Page, June 2023)
The Alignment Advantage: Transform Your Strategy, Culture and Customers to Succeed, by Richard Nugent (Kogan Page, June 2023)
Sparking Success: Why Every Leader Needs to Develop a Creative Mindset, by Adam Kingl (Kogan Page, April 2023)
Begin With You: Invest in Your Well-being and Satisfaction at Work, by Petra Velzeboer (Kogan Page, May 2023)
The Solutionists: How Businesses Can Fix the Future, by Solitaire Townsend (Kogan Page, April 2023)
How to Become a World-Class Manager: Skills and Insights for Unleashing Your Leadership Potential, by Wayne Clarke (Kogan Page, March 2023)
Facing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Create Prosperity and Growth, by Nikolas Badminton (Bloomsbury, February 2023)
Deep Talent: How to Transform Your Organization and Empower Your Employees Through AI, by Ashutosh Garg, Kamal Ahluwalia & Alexandra Levit (Kogan Page, February 2023)
The Human Experience: How to Make Life Better for Your Customers and Create a More Successful Organization, by John Sills (Bloomsbury, January 2023)
Into the Metaverse: The Essential Guide to the Business Opportunities of the Web3 Era, by Cathy Hackl (Bloomsbury, January 2023)
CEO Secrets: Advice, Insights and Stories from the Popular BBC Video Series, by Dougal Shaw (Bloomsbury, November 2022)
The Creativity Factor: Using the Power of the Outdoors to Spark Successful Innovation, by Garry Pratt (Bloomsbury, November 2022)
How To Fund the Life You Want: What Everyone Needs to Know About Savings, Pensions and Investments, by Robin Powell & Jonathan Hollow (Bloomsbury, October 2022)
Masterful Marketing: How to Dominate Your Market With a Value-Based Approach, by Alan Weiss & Lisa Larter (Bloomsbury, September 2022)
Working With Influence: Nine Principles of Persuasion to Accelerate Your Career, by Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters (Bloomsbury, June 2022)
Reputation Matters: How to Protect Your Professional Reputation, by Jonathan Coad (Bloomsbury, April 2022)
Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action, by Heather Hansen (Bloomsbury, March 2022)
InCredible Communication: Uncover the Invaluable Art of Selling Yourself, by Steve Lewis & Rebecca Weintraub (Bloomsbury, February 2022)
Making it Happen: Lessons from the Frontline of Strategy Execution, by Rebecca Stephens (Bloomsbury, November 2021)
The Intentional Leader: How Inner Authority can Unleash Strong Leadership, by Tim Hebert (Bloomsbury, November 2021)
Futureproof Your Career: How to Lead and Succeed in a Changing World, by Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj & Naeema Pasha (Bloomsbury, October 2021)
The Awareness Code: The Secrets to Emotional Empowerment for Incredible Leadership, by Wayne Linton & Steve Tappin (Bloomsbury, October 2021)
On Board: The Insider's Guide to Surviving Life in the Boardroom, by John Tusa (Bloomsbury, October 2021)
The Power of Clarity: Unleash the True Potential of Workplace Productivity, Confidence and Empowerment, by Ann Latham (Bloomsbury, July 2021)
Too Proud to Lead: How Hubris Can Destroy Effective Leadership and What to do About It, by Ben Laker, David Cobb & Rita Trehan (Bloomsbury, June 2021)
Leading Remotely: Achieving Success in a Globally Connected World, by Mike Parkes (Bloomsbury, June 2021)
People Before Tech: The Importance of Psychological Safety and Teamwork in the Digital Age, by Duena Blomstrom (Bloomsbury, May 2021)
The Future Starts Now: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society, by Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams (Bloomsbury, April 2021)
The Social CEO: How Social Media Can Make You a Stronger Leader, by Damian Corbet (Bloomsbury, March 2021)
Toxic: A Guide to Rebuilding Respect and Tolerance in a Hostile Workplace, by Clive Lewis (Bloomsbury, February 2021)
Scale for Success: Expert Insights into Growing Your Business, by Jan Cavelle (Bloomsbury, February 2021)
Influence: How Social Media Influencers are Shaping Our Digital Future, by Sara McCorquodale (Bloomsbury, February 2021)
Sustainable Marketing: How to Drive Profits With Purpose, by Michelle Carvill, Gemma Butler & Geraint Evans (Bloomsbury, January 2021)
Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that can Transform Your Business, by Andrew Hampshire (Bloomsbury, November 2020)
Belonging: The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion and Equality at Work, by Kathryn Jacob, Sue Unerman & Mark Edwards (Bloomsbury, October 2020)
Where is My Office?: Reimagining the Workplace for the 21st Century, by Chris Kane (Bloomsbury, October 2020)