Thomson Nelson
Nelson is a leading developer of quality,Canadian-authored
learning materials since its inception in 1914. Today, as the
largest Canadian-owned and operated educational publisher, Nelson is committed to producing high-quality learning solutions for elementary, high school, college, and consumer markets, as well as emerging markets in business, industry, and government.
Over the years, Nelson has continuously brought together
outstanding staff and authors, careful research and development,
sound instructional design, quality production and manufacturing,
and effective sales, marketing and customer service. It has shown
foresight in identifying customer requirements, demonstrated the
ability to meet customers' diverse needs, and is prepared to
deliver learning materials in various formats. To meet the
expanding technology product needs of its customers, Nelson's Business Development and Digital Product Marketing group facilitates partnership in industry and education, and identifies strategic digital product opportunities.
Nelson has comprehensive product development publishing
services, marketing, and distributing capabilities on-site at its
head office, and specialized sales representation across Canada.
Its sales force consists of over 100 sales representatives.
Through membership in Thomson Learning in the US, Nelson also
has access to an efficient global sales, marketing, and
distribution network.
Company Details
Year Established:
1914
Number of Employees:
350
Company Information
Jeannie Falkner
Title:
Administrator
Area of Responsibility:
Administrative Services
Telephone:
(416) 750-6655
Fax:
(416) 752-9646
Email:
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George Bergquist
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Greg Pilon
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Susan Cline
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Marlene Nyilassy
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Ed Berman
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Fax:
(416) 952-9646
Lesley Gouldie
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Chris Besse
Title:
Vice President
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Ron Reed
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone:
(416) 752-9100
Products
Atlases, Any Language
Books, School Text, Other Than English
Books, School Text, English Only
Educational Publisher
Educational Textbooks
Services
Education And Training Services - Employment Skills/Career Development
Education And Training Services - Remedial Basic Education
Education And Training Services - Evaluation And Validation
Education And Training Services - Needs Assessement Studies
Product Development
Thomson Nelson's Digital Product marketing and Market and Product Development teams bring the following expertise to new media development:
-Access to the best teaching professionals for content development and review purposes
-Proven content development processes that ensure accuracy,
instructional design, curriculum fit, and broad marketability
-Customization capability fo cross-market opportunities
Sales And Marketing
Thomson Nelson's Sales and Customer Service team brings the
following expertise to new media sales and marketing:
-Comprehensive sales and marketing educational institutions, and
consumer, business, industry, and government markets
-Effective product promotion through direct sales, telesales,
catalogues, exhibits and conferences
-Access to efficient global sales, marketing and distribution
network as part of Thomson Learning International
Strategic Alliances
Thomson Nelson's Business Development and Digital Product Marketing group pursues strategic alliances with educational and industry partners, works with them to identify digital product
opportunities, and assist in the effective development and
marketing of digital products.