About us
Major Street is a leading Australian business book publisher
Major Street Publishing is an independent book publisher based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2009, we specialise in high-quality business, leadership, property, investing and finance books. We're very proud of our expert authors, and strive to build strong partnerships to bring their ideas and experience to the world.
You can buy Major Street books here on our website, at all good bookstores in Australia, and from online bookstores everywhere.
The team
Lesley Williams, Director
Major Street's founder and director, Lesley has spent over 20 years in leadership roles at global corporations and privately owned companies, predominantly in business book publishing. She’s a hands-on publisher who guides authors and their books from manuscript to bookshop shelves. You’re warmly invited to join Lesley’s professional network on LinkedIn.
Vanessa Smith, Managing Editor
Vanessa is responsible for guiding our books through the production and editorial process and ensuring the professional result you’ve come to expect from Major Street. With 20 years’ experience as an editor, designer and writer, she brings a breadth of knowledge across books, magazines and online publications. Fun fact: Lesley employed Vanessa in her very first editorial role, many years ago!
