Judy Piatkus is a renowned British publisher and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Little, Brown Book Group, one of the largest publishing houses in the UK. She is also the founder of the Piatkus publishing imprint, which has published a number of best-selling books. Judy has been in the publishing industry for over 30 years and has been instrumental in the success of many authors. She has a passion for discovering new talent and has been credited with launching the careers of many authors, including J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Grisham. Judy is a strong advocate for diversity in the publishing industry and has been a vocal supporter of initiatives to increase representation of minority authors. She is also a passionate supporter of literacy and has been involved in a number of initiatives to promote reading and writing. Judy is a highly respected figure in the publishing industry and has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She is also a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.