BOSTON, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced
that Brian Napack, former president
of Macmillian, has been appointed to HMH's board of directors,
bringing the number of board members from seven to eight.
"We are delighted to welcome Brian to HMH's board of directors,"
said Larry Fish, Chairman of the
board of directors, HMH. "With a robust career in the education and
media industries, Brian will contribute valuable perspective to the
oversight and direction of HMH's business."
"Brian's previous experience navigating changing industry
landscapes will help provide insight into HMH's own
transformation," said Linda K.
Zecher, President, CEO & Director of HMH. "I am looking
forward to Brian's contributions."
"I am honored to join the board of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a
company with a great history and a strong commitment to meeting the
diverse needs of all learners," said Napack. "I look forward
to supporting the Company's continued success."
Currently a Senior Advisor at Providence Equity, Napack serves
on the board of Blackboard and Ascend Learning, as well as national
nonprofit Zero to Three. He received a Master of Business
Administration from Columbia University
and a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury
College.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a global
learning company dedicated to changing people's lives by fostering
passionate, curious learners. As a leading provider of pre-K–12
education content, services, and cutting-edge technology solutions
across a variety of media, HMH enables learning in a changing
landscape. HMH is uniquely positioned to create engaging and
effective educational content and experiences from early childhood
to beyond the classroom. HMH serves more than 50 million
students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning
children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are
enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For more information,
visit www.hmhco.com.
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Media Contact
Bianca
Olson
SVP, Corporate Affairs
617-351-3841
bianca.olson@hmhco.com
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