Executive Editor Jacob Surpin joined Penguin in 2023, where he publishes a variety of nonfiction, including self-help, big idea/big think, popular science, psychology, business, and high-performance titles. He is especially drawn to books that approach familiar topics from unexpected angles. 

His authors so far have included platform-driven experts, thought leaders, researchers, and spiritual leaders. His upcoming books include titles by Jefferson Fisher, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Julia Minson, Shunryu Suzuki, Sarah Parcak, Ric Bucher, and Jet Li.