Wiley Appoints Inder M. Singh to Board of Directors

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Wiley (NYSE:JWA, JWB) announced the appointment of Inder M. Singh to its Board of Directors. Singh, formerly Chief Financial Officer at Arm Ltd, brings extensive experience in financial strategy, digital transformation, and technology expertise. His past roles include leadership positions at Unisys and Fortune 50 companies like Cisco and AT&T. Wiley President Brian Napack emphasized Singh's potential to enhance shareholder value and drive innovation in research and education, aligning with Wiley's mission to unlock human potential.

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• Inder M. Singh's appointment may enhance financial strategy and digital transformation at Wiley.
• Singh's diverse experience in technology and finance could lead to improved shareholder value.

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• Concerns about potential continuity in strategic direction due to leadership change.

HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wiley (NYSE:JWA)(NYSE:JWB), a global leader in research and education, today announced that Inder M. Singh, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Arm Ltd., has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Singh is highly experienced at executing strategies to accelerate growth, create shareholder value and leverage technology to disrupt traditional models. Since he joined Arm in 2019, his mandate has included developing and executing a winning financial strategy, expanding the company’s global team and capabilities with an extensive new Digital Finance Transformation, and leading a major public-company readiness program. Singh also oversees the Company’s IT operations, procurement and cyber-security teams.

“Inder brings a unique blend of financial acumen and technology expertise to Wiley’s Board,” said Brian Napack, Wiley President and CEO. “His passion for what we do and his track record of value creation will help Wiley continue to accelerate our effort to enable scientific discovery, power career-connected education and shape workforces.”

Prior to his time with Arm, Singh served as Chief Marketing Officer and subsequently as Chief Financial Officer at Unisys, where he helped lead the company through both a major financial transformation and a major rebranding while sharpening the company’s focus on security solutions. Previously, Singh was a senior executive at Fortune 50 companies Cisco Systems, Comcast and AT&T, where he led key corporate functions including finance, SEC reporting, M&A, strategy, digital transformations and internal innovation. In addition, he has extensive Wall Street equity capital markets experience with Prudential Securities, Lehman Brothers and SunTrust and serves on the Board of financial services company Affinity FCU and recently appointed to IonQ, a leader in trapped-ion quantum computing.

“I’m excited to serve Wiley and help it fulfill its mission of unlocking human potential,” said Singh. “I believe my extensive experience across finance, technology and marketing strategy will allow me to offer a unique and valuable perspective to the Board of Directors as Wiley continues to innovate in research and education.”

Singh speaks multiple languages and grew up on four continents before completing his high school in the U.S. He earned MS and BS degrees in engineering from Columbia University and an MBA in finance from New York University. He recently earned a certificate in Artificial Intelligence at Oxford University’s Said School of Business and has participated in entrepreneur mentoring to new start-ups. He has also served for over 15 years as an advisor on national security and other critical infrastructure matters in the U.S.

Singh will join other Directors including Brian Napack; Jesse Wiley, Chairman of the Board; Mari Baker, former CEO of PlayFirst; George Bell, Senior Partner, Archer Venture Capital; Mariana Garavaglia, CPO of Peloton; Beth Birnbaum, former COO of PlayFab; David Dobson, CEO of Epiq; Laurie Leshin, President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Raymond McDaniel Jr., CEO of Moody’s Corporation; and William Pesce, former President and CEO of Wiley.

“For more than 200 years, Wiley has been an innovator, adapting to customers’ needs and forging success through the hard work of great people, determination and ideation, all backed by a values-based culture,” said Jesse Wiley. “Inder’s diverse background and experience will provide unique perspectives that, combined with those of the rest of our Board, will help guide our transformation and journey focused on unlocking human potential through knowledge, learning and talent. We’re eager to hear his ideas as we work to drive even more impact with customers and the market.”

About Wiley

Wiley is a global leader in research and education, unlocking human potential by enabling discovery, powering education, and shaping workforces. For over 200 years, Wiley has fueled the world’s knowledge ecosystem. Today, our high-impact content, platforms, and services help researchers, learners, institutions, and corporations achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. Visit us at Wiley.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What is Inder M. Singh's background and experience?

Inder M. Singh has extensive experience in finance and technology, previously serving as CFO at Arm Ltd and holding key roles at Unisys, Cisco, Comcast, and AT&T.

How might Inder M. Singh's appointment impact Wiley?

His expertise in financial strategy and technology may help Wiley enhance shareholder value and drive innovation in research and education.

When was Inder M. Singh appointed to Wiley's Board of Directors?

Inder M. Singh's appointment to Wiley's Board was announced on the date of the press release.

Who are the other members of Wiley's Board of Directors?

Other members include Brian Napack, Jesse Wiley, Mari Baker, George Bell, and more, each bringing diverse experiences to the Board.

What company does Inder M. Singh currently serve on the Board of?

Inder M. Singh serves on the Board of IonQ, a leader in trapped-ion quantum computing.