Mr. Pesce joined Wiley in 1989 as Vice President responsible for the Educational Publishing Group. He led the revitalization of Wiley's Higher Education business, rebuilding its leadership team and dramatically improving its financial performance. Mr. Pesce was promoted to Executive Vice President and Group President, Educational and International Publishing in 1996, accelerating Wiley's development as a global enterprise. He became Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1997 and President and Chief Executive Officer in 1998, succeeding Charles Ellis, who recruited him to Wiley. During his tenure, Mr. Pesce was instrumental in the Company's transformative acquisitions; the launch of innovative online products and new business models; the relocation of Wiley's global headquarters to Hoboken, New Jersey; and the achievement of record-setting financial results. His passionate leadership strengthened Wiley's culture and helped the Company earn numerous citations for publishing excellence, outstanding customer service, and as a "Best Company to Work For".
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- John Wiley & Sons
- Prentice Hall