Evangelical Christian publisher Inter-Varsity Press (IVP UK), based in the UK, has promoted Thomas Creedy to Publishing Director, effective from 1st May 2024. Creedy first joined the IVP team (part of SPCK Group) in 2018 in a combined Marketing and Editorial role, before being appointed as Editorial Director of IVP, and its academic imprint, Apollos, in Spring 2023.
Inter-Varsity Press in the UK (not to be confused with InterVarsity Press in the US) publishes world-leading evangelical authors, including Amy Orr-Ewing, John Stott and Tim Chester, and is committed to producing books that are faithful to the Bible, share the gospel with the world, and equip the church for mission and discipleship. IVP (UK), which also publishes books for an academic audience under its Apollos imprint, fosters a global impact and reach through worldwide distribution licensing and partnerships.
Thomas Creedy will continue to report to Wendy Grisham, Deputy CEO of SPCK, work closely with Joshua Wells, Senior Commissioning Editor, and remain accountable to the IVP (UK) Publishing Board.
Grisham says: “Tom’s excellent leadership in his previous role as Editorial Director proves that he is the right person to head up IVP (UK) as Publishing Director. Tom’s impressive blend of enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience – unusual in someone relatively young – coupled with his deep respect for the history of IVP, incisive awareness of its theological directives, and sensitivity to its wider place in the SPCK Group will all be fantastic assets as he takes on this new leadership position”.
Creedy says: “It’s a genuine honour to have been appointed Publishing Director of IVP (UK), whose mission to publish biblically faithful, evangelical books to serve the global church is one very close to my heart. Having grown up with IVP books on my parents’ shelves and appreciating the balance of deep wisdom and cultural relevance, I’m excited to be part of shaping the legacy as we head towards our centenary in 1928. IVP’s evangelical distinctives are to remain relevant, globally aware, biblically rooted, and culturally engaged. As we publish deliberately into key areas like culture, mental health and wellbeing, we are also excited to launch some major new series and reference projects in the coming years. I would value your prayers as I seek to serve God’s mission in this role”.
Sue Halliday, Chair of the IVP (UK) Publishing Board, said “it has been a pleasure to get to know Tom over a number of roles and see him develop into a significant leadership role for IVP. He is passionate and thoughtful and cares about the wider mission of IVP, which he is now equipped to hold humbly and boldly. His appointment marks a renewed determination to share UK insight into the larger American market for sound evangelical books; we have new series forthcoming, drawing together global authors and editors, and it enables a strong presence within the SPCK Group for books that focus on being both culturally insightful and faithful to the Bible. As a member of the IVP Board his new post will enable him to play a significant gatekeeping role for the IVP charity within the wider SPCK Group”
Sam Richardson, CEO of SPCK says: “With our increasing momentum in global, digital and core list sales, I am delighted to see Tom step up as IVP Publishing Director. In the years I’ve worked with him, he has made a strong, positive impact internally and externally, and I look forward to seeing where he takes IVP in the future.”
Contact: For further information please contact Emily Beater; ebeater@spck.org.uk, 07494430503
