Murray joined HarperCollins in 1997 and held several positions in the U.S. General Books Group until he was named Chief Executive Officer of HarperCollins Australia/New Zealand in 2001. In 2004, he returned to the United States as Group President and was appointed global CEO in 2008.

Since 2008, HarperCollins has grown its revenues by 50% to $2 billion and expanded its publishing from only English-speaking markets to include sixteen languages across twenty-four countries, making HarperCollins the most global consumer publisher in the world. Growth has come from organic investment in authors, imprints, and new capabilities, as well as acquisitions, including that of publishers Thomas Nelson, Harlequin, and HMH Books & Media. HarperCollins has a track record of innovation, which has led to digital revenues accounting for more than 20% of turnover derived from new and innovative business models and digital formats. The company’s strategic partnerships and strong relationships with booksellers and distributors of all sizes, new start-ups, and large tech platforms, have been instrumental in HarperCollins’s transformation.

Murray is past chair of the Association of American Publishers and currently serves on the board as vice chair. He has also served on the Executive Committee of the International Publishers Association, where he was actively involved in activities that protect authors’ copyrights and freedom of expression.