Wiley appoints Jessica Kowalski as EVP & GM Research, effective May 11; Jay Flynn departs

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

Jay Flynn, EVP and GM Research & Learning, departs without cause; eligible for separation benefits per prior agreements.
Jessica Kowalski appointed EVP & GM Research effective May 11, 2026; she joins from Microsoft.
Kowalski brings experience from Microsoft, AWS, and RELX; tasked with accelerating AI-enabled research publishing.
Appointment follows naming of Armughan Rafat as Chief AI and Data Services Officer; part of leadership build-up.

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Appointed

Jessica Kowalski

Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research

WLY · JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

Effective: 2026-05-11
Filed: May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

announcing the departure of Jay Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning, and the appointment of Jessica Kowalski, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026.

Departed

Jay Flynn

Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning

WLY · JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

Effective: 2026-05-11
Successor: Jessica Kowalski
Filed: May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

announcing the departure of Jay Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning, and the appointment of Jessica Kowalski, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jessica Kowalski was appointed as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research at JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research

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announcing the departure of Jay Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning, and the appointment of Jessica Kowalski, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jay Flynn departed as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning at JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC..

Action: departed
Role: Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning

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announcing the departure of Jay Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning, and the appointment of Jessica Kowalski, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research, effective May 11, 2026.

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