Susan Jane Petersen

Background

Petersen, Susan Jane was born on October 9, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Christian Henry and Sue Elizabeth (Wigand) Petersen.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, 1966; Master of Fine Arts, New York University, 1969.

Career

Vice president advertising and promotions, Pocket Books, New York City, 1978-1980; vice president, marketing director, Ballantine, New York City, 1980-1982; executive vice president, Ballantine Delrey Fawcett Books, New York City, 1981-1982; president, Ballantine Delrey Fawcett Books, New York City, since 1982; executive vice president, Random House, Inc., New York City, since 1987.

Achievements

• Susan Jane Petersen has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association American Publications (board directors since 1985), Committee Visiting Harvard University Press.

Connections

Married Bruce S. Harris, August 5, 1973. 1 child, Petersen Nathanial.

Father:

Christian Henry Petersen

Mother:

Sue Elizabeth (Wigand) Petersen

Spouse:

Bruce S. Harris

child:

Petersen Nathanial Petersen