Wiley appoints Matthew Kissner as President and CEO

Wiley has named Matthew Kissner its new president and CEO. This appointment follows a productive interim period during which Kissner made significant improvements in the organisation and advanced its value-creation initiatives.

Wiley is a provider of content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks for researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations worldwide.

Jesse Wiley, Chair of the Board, expressed confidence in Kissner’s leadership:

 "Over the past nine months, Matt has made great progress improving our organisation, accelerating our value creation plans, driving strong momentum in our core, and rallying around new AI opportunities. 

“As an experienced C-suite operator and Wiley veteran, he brings a deep understanding of our markets, customers, operations, financials, and people – all of which has been evident in our material progress."

The selection process for the new CEO was comprehensive and global. 

"After a formal process that included a global search, the Board has concluded that Matt is the right person to lead Wiley through the next phase of our journey as a knowledge solutions company. We look forward to working alongside him to continue our momentum and deliver significant value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, and colleagues," added Jesse Wiley.

During his interim leadership, Kissner led Wiley to surpass its Fiscal 2024 earnings guidance and other set objectives, achieving revenue at the higher end of its range and completing two GenAI content rights projects. 

Kissner, who has been involved with Wiley for over 20 years in various capacities, including Interim President and CEO, Group Executive, and Board Chair, shared his enthusiasm for the new role.

"I am honoured by the Board’s trust in me to lead this remarkable company into its next exciting phase. Our markets are trending favourably, our financials are strong, and our culture is reinvigorated," said Kissner.

He continued, "I want to thank our global colleagues for their caring, agility, and sharp execution during this pivotal period. We are motivated by our mission to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges through the creation of knowledge and its application in science, learning, and innovation. 

“We are immensely proud of our 200-year history and energised by our ever-increasing relevance in today’s digital knowledge economy."