Welcome to the herBusiness program, where we interview inspiring businesswomen and entrepreneurs.
In this episode, we interview Kim Anderson, chief Executive of TheReadingRoom.com, an online community for readers launched in late 2009.
In this interview, Kim tells us about:
- how The Reading Room allows like-minded readers to connect online
- her transition from offline to online publishing
- her role on the ASX listed board of carsales.com.au
- the annual Women on Boards conference
- her role on the panel discussing diversity on boards
- advice for other women looking to get on boards - particularly public boards
Kim will be speaking at the 2011 Women on Boards Conference 27-29 April in Sydney.
Learn more about the Gender Matters Women on Boards Conference.
Enjoy this interview with Kim Anderson.
About Kim Anderson
CEO, TheReadingRoom.com
Kim Anderson is chief Executive of TheReadingRoom.com, an online community for readers launched in Beta in late 2009. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Carsales.com.au and the STW Group.
Kim's career spans a wide range of media development including book, magazine and newspaper publishing, online media, mobile and free to air television including digital and interactive formats.
Originally based in Sydney as Non-fiction Publisher for HarperCollins, Kim was posted to New York to set up a new media vision for HarperCollins worldwide. In 1995, she returned and joined PBL to create online portal ninemsn.com.au. In 2000, Kim transferred to the Nine Network and in 2004 she joined Southern Star Entertainment as COO and later CEO.
About The Reading Room
A Network for Ideas and Action
TheReadingRoom.com is a place for readers of all ages to share their reading experience, get tailored book recommendations, discuss books in a wide variety of genres or join an online reading groups catering for a broad range of genres from literary fiction to crime. Members can post their own discussions and comments, track authors, get to know other members, find like-minded readers, record books they've loaned to others, and find out more information about what is going on in the book world.
Connect with Kim
Email: kim@thereadingroom.com
Website: TheReadingRoom.com
Twitter: @Thereadingroom_
Tumblr Blog: The Reading Room
