NEW
YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's
publishing, education and media company, today announced that
Jeffrey Mathews has been appointed
to the new role of Scholastic's Chief Growth Officer and Executive
Vice President, effective immediately. He rejoined Scholastic two
years ago, as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and
Investor Relations.
With this appointment, Mr. Mathews' responsibilities now include
refining and implementing Scholastic's long-term growth strategy in
partnership with leaders across the business. He will continue to
report to Scholastic President and CEO Peter Warwick in New
York and to lead the Company's corporate development and
investor relations functions, as well as Scholastic's cross-company
corporate sustainability and impact program.
Mr. Warwick said, "Since he returned to Scholastic, Jeff's deep
industry and investor perspectives, as well as his commitment to
Scholastic's mission and people, have been invaluable in
reorienting the Company toward growth. He has also played a pivotal
role in creating and implementing our strategy to unlock the
potential of Scholastic's trusted brand, beloved content and unique
channels. We are already making substantial progress toward our
goals of creating long-term value and impact, and I'm thrilled to
now have Jeff leading the development and implementation of growth
initiatives across Scholastic, working closely with our other
strong leaders."
Mr. Mathews added, "It is such a privilege to work at
Scholastic, one of few companies where doing well truly means doing
good. The need for trusted books, media and learning materials that
entertain, engage and educate kids has never been more pressing –
and Scholastic is uniquely positioned to grow by meeting this need.
I have always been excited by the chance to move from strategy to
execution, but especially now with the advantages of Scholastic's
unmatched strengths and purpose."
Mr. Mathews brings more than 30 years of experience in strategy,
M&A and investor relations to Scholastic, in addition to his
experience as a co-founder of two technology start-ups. In 2022, he
returned to the Company as Executive Vice President, Corporate
Development and Investor Relations. From 2008 to 2012 at
Scholastic, he held the role of Vice President, Corporate Strategy,
Business Development & Investor Relations, after four years as
head of investor relations for the Company. He also previously
served as Managing Partner at Gagnier Communications, a strategic
financial communications and investor relations agency serving
clients across North America,
Asia and Europe. He was also
a strategy consultant at The Monitor Company (now Deloitte
Monitor). Mr. Mathews holds an A.B. from Princeton University, and a D.Phil. from
Oxford University.
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