Spilka to Succeed Wiley as Wiley's SVP, Corporate Communications
Effective January 1, 2011, Susan Spilka will become Vice President, Corporate Communications and will report to Steve Smith, who will become Wiley’s next President and CEO on May 1, 2011. In addition to her existing responsibilities, she will direct Wiley’s Corporate Giving, Gift Matching and Citizenship programs. This appointment is the result of Wiley’s successful development of leadership talent.
As Wiley's Corporate Communications Director, Susan Spilka has served as Wiley’s primary spokesperson, representing the Company to the media, industry and government officials, competitors, and colleagues. She has directed Wiley’s colleague communications and corporate media relations around the world. Prior to joining Wiley in 1993, she held marketing and corporate communications positions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York City Council President Carol Bellamy. She received her B.A. from Reed College.
“Susan has an established track-record leading Wiley’s global corporate communications and I am confident that she will continue this tradition in her new role,” said Mr. Smith.
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 400 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials and online applications and Web sites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada and Australia. The Company's Web site can be accessed at www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
