Madhavan Menon – Managing Director of Arif Books Distribution LLC
Introduction
Madhavan Menon is a prominent entrepreneur in the publishing and book distribution industry in the Middle East. He is the Managing Director of Arif Books Distribution LLC, a well-known publishing and distribution company based in Dubai.
Founded in 2004, Arif Books Distribution began as a small book distribution firm representing publishers from the United Kingdom, United States, India, and the Asia Pacific region. Over the years, the company has grown into a reputed publishing and distribution organization in the Middle East, serving a wide network of clients including bookstores, educational institutions, and corporate organizations.
Establishment of Arif Books Distribution
The entrepreneurial journey of Madhavan Menon took a major step forward when he established Arif Books Distribution LLC in 2004.
Initially, the company focused mainly on distributing books from international publishers across the Middle East region. With dedication and a strong professional network, the company gradually expanded its operations and services.
Today, Arif Books Distribution is recognized as a trusted partner in the publishing and book distribution sector, supplying books across multiple categories and supporting authors in publishing their work.
Services and Specializations
Arif Books Distribution specializes in the publishing and distribution of various categories of books, including:
- Trade books
- Teacher training materials
- Educational books
- Books for children with special needs
- Dyslexia learning materials
The company has developed a strong reputation for supporting educational resources and inclusive learning materials, especially for children who require specialized educational support.
With a professional team that has more than a decade of industry experience, Arif Books Distribution has built strong expertise in the Gulf region’s publishing market.
Wide Customer Network
Over the years, the company has established a diverse and reliable customer base.
Their clients include:
- Bookstores
- Libraries
- Schools
- Universities
- Non-traditional retail stores
- Multinational companies
The company maintains an extensive inventory of book titles available for immediate delivery across several categories such as:
- Children’s literature
- Travel books
- Language learning
- Art and craft
- Architecture
- Health and wellness
- Business and management
- Cooking
- Self-help
This wide collection enables Arif Books to serve both educational and general reading audiences.
Supporting Authors through Self-Publishing
One of the most significant services provided by Arif Books Distribution is self-publishing support for writers.
The company offers specialized publishing packages designed to help new and aspiring authors publish their books successfully.
Their services include:
- Guidance for manuscript preparation
- ISBN registration for books
- Clearance with the National Media Council
- Book printing and publishing
- Distribution to major bookstores in the region
After publication, Arif Books ensures that the book reaches leading bookstores across the Middle East through their distribution network.
The selling price of each book is calculated based on publishing costs, distribution expenses, and market value, ensuring a fair revenue share for authors.
TeacherWebShop – Digital Education Platform
Arif Books also manages TeacherWebShop.com, a digital platform that provides educational resources for teachers, parents, and students.
The platform offers more than 50,000 eBooks and digital products from over 250 trusted publishers, including:
- Scholastic
- Evan-Moor
- Teacher Created Resources
- Shell Education
- Carson-Dellosa
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
- The Mailbox Books
- Learning Links
TeacherWebShop is considered one of the first portals of its kind in the Middle East, offering a comprehensive range of educational digital resources.
Professional Career
Before starting his own company, Madhavan Menon gained valuable industry experience in publishing and book distribution.
He completed his postgraduate studies in Sales and Marketing at Cambridge College, New Jersey.
His professional journey began in 1994 when he joined Customize Books as a Sales Executive in Retail. He worked there for nearly three years and gained practical experience in book sales and publishing.
Later, in 1996, he joined Time Life Publishing, where he worked for two years as part of the Research and Development team for Arabic language publications.
In 1999, he rejoined Customize Books, this time as a Sales Manager. His strong performance and leadership abilities soon led to his promotion as General Manager, where he played an important role in the company’s growth.
Entrepreneurial Journey
The year 2004 marked a turning point in Madhavan Menon’s career when he decided to establish his own company.
With his deep understanding of the publishing industry and strong professional experience, he founded Arif Books Distribution LLC.
Since its inception, the company has grown steadily and earned recognition as a reliable publishing and book distribution firm in the Middle East.
Personal Life
Apart from being a successful entrepreneur, Madhavan Menon is a passionate reader who enjoys expressing his ideas through writing.
He is originally from Thrissur district in Kerala, India.
He is the son of:
- Sivadas Menon, a retired employee from HVF Factory Avadi
- Usha Menon, a homemaker
Madhavan Menon is married to Bindu Menon, and the couple has two children:
- Arushi Menon, studying in Grade 4 at JSS Private School, Dubai
- Rohan Menon, their younger son
Contact Details
Madhavan Menon
Managing Director – Arif Books Distribution LLC
📍 P.O. Box: 44012
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
☎ Tel: +971 04 3257 433
📠 Fax: +971 04 3257 044
📧 Email: madhavan@arifbooks.com
🌐 Website: www.arifbooks.com
