Head of Human Resources, Penguin Random House Canada
Sociology, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Anika Holder (she/her) is the head of Human Resources of Penguin Random House Canada, the country’s largest and most celebrated book publishing company.

Anika is passionate about making people the center of all decision-making and ensuring a company cultural life that is inclusive and safeguards a sense of belonging.

Throughout her career, Anika has influenced company cultures, across four industries, helping them to achieve top employer accolades. And more recently, with Penguin Random House Canada employees who celebrated their contributions to a strong company culture that resulted in their selection as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2020.

In her time at Penguin Random House Canada, Anika has worked with her colleagues to bring additional focus to diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health and wellness—among all things company culture. She is also strongly dedicated to reducing barriers for those who face the greatest number of obstacles pursuing a career in publishing.