Management ChangeMay 6, 2026, 08:37 AM
Wiley Names Jessica Kowalski EVP & GM, Research; Jay Flynn Departs
AI Summary
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced the appointment of Jessica Kowalski as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026. She succeeds Jay Flynn, who is departing the company. Kowalski brings over two decades of experience from Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and RELX, specializing in knowledge, data, research publishing, and AI-enabled businesses. Her appointment is a strategic move to advance Wiley's AI and data analytics initiatives and translate content leadership into future research publishing products.
Key Highlights
- Jessica Kowalski appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026.
- Jay Flynn departs as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning.
- Ms. Kowalski joins Wiley from Microsoft, bringing over two decades of experience.
- Her background includes senior operating roles at Amazon Web Services and RELX (Elsevier, LexisNexis).
- Kowalski's appointment is central to Wiley's strategy to accelerate AI-enabled research publishing.
- Mr. Flynn's departure is without cause, and he is eligible for separation benefits.
- Flynn led Wiley's Research business since 2021, shaping its open access strategy.
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