SKIL - Leadership updates

Veteran executive brings three decades of experience in legal, governance, commercial strategy, and business transformation Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today announced the appointment of Matthew J. Cushing as Chief Legal Officer, effective Monday, August 3. Mr. Cushing will lead the Company's global legal organization, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Ron Hovsepian. His appointment brings additional experience in governance, commercial leadership, and business transformation to Skillsoft as the Company continues advancing its strategy and growth objectives. Before joining Skillsoft, Mr. Cushing served in multiple executive leadership roles

Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft", "we", "us", or "our"), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today announced that it has appointed Ron Kisling as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Kisling is joining Skillsoft as the Company begins the next phase of its transformation following the signing of the Global Knowledge business sale. Mr. Kisling is a seasoned public company CFO with more than 40 years of finance experience, including 15 years of CFO experience at high-growth technology companies. He brings to Skillsoft strong leadership qualities, strategic acumen and significant expertise in areas that are aligned with Skillsoft's next chapter, including le

Cybersecurity CEO and enterprise software leader brings deep expertise in governance, risk, and AI-driven transformation Today, Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL), a leading AI-native skills management platform built for the human + AI era, announced that Art Gilliland has joined its Board of Directors, effective March 25, 2026. Mr. Gilliland is Chief Executive Officer of Delinea, a leader in identity security, and brings more than 25 years of experience leading global enterprise software and cybersecurity businesses. He previously led the Symantec Enterprise Division at Broadcom, where he oversaw integration and operations following its acquisition, and has held senior leadership roles at Skyport S

Proven technology leader brings expertise in AI, cloud platforms, and enterprise SaaS to advance Skillsoft's next-generation skills management platform Today, Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL), the leading AI-native skills management platform built for the human + AI era, announced Bernard Barbour has joined Skillsoft as Chief Technology and Product Officer. In this role, Mr. Barbour will lead the continued evolution of the Skillsoft Percipio Platform as a unified skills management system that connects skills, learning, and workforce capability to business needs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260115719140/en/Bernard Barbo

Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft" or the "Company"), the platform that empowers organizations and learners to unlock their full potential, today announced it has appointed John Frederick, the Company's Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Frederick succeeds Rich Walker, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. To facilitate a smooth transition, Mr. Walker will serve in an advisory capacity until July 4, 2025. Mr. Frederick has over three decades of financial and operational leadership experience at growth-oriented companies. Since re-joining Skillsoft as CTO in August 2024, he has overseen the Company's business planning, wo

Results-Driven Leader Brings Significant Marketing Expertise and Track Record of Driving Growth at Successful Global Brands Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft" or the "Company"), the platform that empowers organizations and learners to unlock their full potential, today announced it has appointed Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Reiss will report directly to Skillsoft's Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair, Ron Hovsepian, and will be responsible for overseeing the Company's global marketing efforts, driving demand and enhancing brand awareness among organizations and learners who are amid their talent transformation. This press release features multimedia. View the

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ME) (the "Company" or "23andMe"), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, today announced the appointments of Andre Fernandez, Jim Frankola, and Mark Jensen, three accomplished and experienced executives, as independent members of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective on October 28, 2024. Each of Mr. Fernandez, Mr. Frankola, and Mr. Jensen have been appointed to serve as members of the Board's Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, with Mr. Fernandez serving as the Chair of the Audit Committee and Mr. Jensen serving as the Chair of the Compensation Committee. In additio

New directors bring decades of technology and financial expertise Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft" or the "Company), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced that it has appointed Jim Frankola and Fahd Beg to the Company's Board of Directors, effective July 18, 2024. Mr. Frankola is a highly accomplished technology executive with more than three decades of leadership and operational experience. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Cloudera, an enterprise data cloud company, and currently serves as a director on the Ansys, Inc. board. Mr. Beg currently serves as an Investment Partner at Prosus N.V., one of the world's largest technolo

Transformative leader brings a wealth of experience to support growth and innovation Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced the appointment of Darren Bance as General Manager of Skillsoft Global Knowledge. Mr. Bance brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience, with a focus on technical education and skilling initiatives within both the public and private sector. "Generative AI and other emerging technologies have underscored the importance of in-person and interactive learning for developing a highly skilled workforce," said Ron Hovsepian, Executive Chair of Skillsoft. "Darren's deep experience in technology skill

Board Director Ronald Hovsepian Appointed as Executive Chair; Jeffrey R. Tarr to Retire as Chief Executive Officer Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) (the "Company"), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced that Ronald Hovsepian has been appointed as the Company's Executive Chair and will serve as principal executive officer, effective as of April 16, 2024. This appointment follows Jeffrey R. Tarr's decision to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, also effective April 16, 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Tarr will serve in an advisory capacity over the coming weeks. Mr. Hovsepian has served as a Skillso

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DOCN), the cloud for SMBs and startups, today announced the appointment of Nancy S. Coleman as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. The newly created SVP of Corporate Communications role will report directly to CEO Yancey Spruill. In the role, Coleman will oversee internal and external communications, including media and public relations, and DO Impact, DigitalOcean's social impact program. "We are very excited to have Nancy join the DigitalOcean executive team," said Yancey Spruill, CEO of DigitalOcean. "Nancy's expertise in creating stories that intersect mission and brand to engage customers and drive overall awareness will be instrumenta

Streamlines Executive Team, with Richard Walker Continuing to Oversee Corporate Strategy and Development Gary Ferrera to Remain with Skillsoft Through Year-End to Ensure a Smooth Transition Reaffirms Full Year Fiscal 2023 Outlook Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft" or the "Company"), a platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced that it has appointed Richard Walker, Skillsoft's current Chief Corporate Strategy and Development Officer, as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 28, 2022. Gary Ferrera, Skillsoft's current CFO, is stepping down to pursue personal interests and will remain with the Company through December 2022 to ensure a smooth transition. Fol

People Strategy Leader Brings Decades of Experience Developing & Implementing Best-in-Class HR Programs to Foster Talent and Support Growth at Global Technology Companies Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft" or the "Company"), a global leader in corporate digital learning, today announced it has appointed Kristi Hummel as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Hummel brings more than 25 years of experience leading people strategies for global technology companies, including designing and implementing best-practice programs for talent acquisition, retention and development, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, and performance management. "We are excited to welcome K

Eric Boyer Appointed as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations; Ryan Murray to Continue as Chief Accounting Officer Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) ("Skillsoft" or the "Company"), a global leader in corporate digital learning, today announced it has appointed Gary W. Ferrera as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 20, 2021, and Eric Boyer as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, who is expected to join Skillsoft in the fourth quarter of 2021. Ryan Murray, the Company's Chief Accounting Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer, will continue in his role as Chief Accounting Officer. James Gruskin, who has served as the Company's interim Head of Investor Relations, will conti