WLY · John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Wiley announced the departure of Jay Flynn, who led the Research and Learning segment, and the appointment of Jessica Kowalski as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026. Flynn's departure is without cause, making him eligible for separation benefits under his previously filed employment letter and the company's Executive Severance Policy. Kowalski joins from Microsoft, bringing over two decades of experience in knowledge, data, research publishing, and AI-enabled businesses, including senior roles at Amazon Web Services and RELX. Her appointment is part of Wiley's broader strategy to scale AI-enabled research publishing and deepen partnerships in the global knowledge ecosystem. The move follows the recent naming of Armughan Rafat as Chief AI and Data Services Officer, reflecting the company's focus on building a leadership team equipped to lead the industry's AI evolution. Kowalski's background in transforming content-centric publishers into information analytics companies aligns with Wiley's goal of translating AI and content leadership into new products and business models.