John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWA) (NYSE:JWB), a global research and
education company, today announced the appointment of Taneli Ruda as the
company’s new EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, effective July 9, 2018. With
over 20 years of experience across information, technology and
consulting industries, Mr. Ruda will help to define and accelerate the
next phase of Wiley’s growth, driving key initiatives that serve the
research and education sectors.
“Taneli is an exceptional talent, and I am excited to welcome him to
Wiley,” said Brian Napack, President and CEO, Wiley. “He has extensive
experience identifying robust and sustainable growth strategies for
global organizations. Taneli’s innovative thinking and ability to
translate complex strategies into action will help us to shape the
future of global research and education, and to ensure the success of
Wiley’s customers and partners.”
Most recently, Mr. Ruda served as Head of Corporate Strategy at Thomson
Reuters, with responsibility for defining the company’s portfolio
and growth strategies and driving company-wide mergers and acquisitions
(M&A). During his time at Thomson
Reuters, Mr. Ruda was also SVP and Managing Director of ONESOURCE
Global Trade, where he successfully expanded the software suite globally
and positioned it as a leader in the management of complex tax and trade
issues.
Prior to Thomson
Reuters, Mr. Ruda held senior strategy roles at Nokia, including VP
of Strategy Development and Director of Technology Strategy, where he
drove global strategy initiatives and managed the company's key
technology and business strategy decision-making forums. Mr. Ruda also
served as a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group. He holds a
Doctorate in Technology and Master of Science from the Helsinki
University of Technology.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Wiley at this exciting time in the company’s
history, during the evolution of its important markets,” Mr. Ruda said.
“Changing the shape of education and research through technology,
services and dynamic content is a critical undertaking in our global
knowledge economy. I look forward to working with the leadership team
and our global colleagues to drive the strategic planning process at
Wiley and help our customers and partners achieve their goals.”
About Wiley
Wiley, a global research and education company, helps people and
organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our
online scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, combined
with our digital learning, assessment and certification solutions, help
universities, academic societies, businesses, governments and
individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work.
For more than 210 years, we have delivered consistent performance to our
stakeholders. The company's website can be accessed at www.wiley.com.
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