BNED Executive and Leadership Team

Jason Snagusky, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at BNED, architects the company's financial strategy and fiscal management. This executive role encompasses comprehensive oversight of all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and financial reporting, ensuring robust fiscal health and strategic growth. Snagusky directs the financial planning processes that support BNED's expansion initiatives and operational investments across its Barnes & Noble College and MBS Textbook Exchange segments. The Chief Financial Officer is pivotal in managing investor relations, securing financing, and optimizing the company's capital structure to enhance shareholder value. Jason Snagusky's financial acumen guides critical decisions regarding market investments, operational expenditures, and the financial integration of new technologies and services, such as the LoudCloud platform. This position is fundamental to maintaining BNED's financial stability and driving its long-term profitability within the competitive educational retail landscape.

Mirella Wong, the Chief Operating Officer at BNED, directs the company's extensive operational framework across its two primary segments: Barnes & Noble College and MBS Textbook Exchange. This leadership role involves optimizing the day-to-day functions of campus bookstores and virtual textbook operations, ensuring seamless delivery of course materials and general merchandise to students and educational institutions nationwide. Wong oversees the strategic implementation of operational efficiencies, driving improvements in inventory management, supply chain logistics, and customer service standards. By focusing on scalable solutions, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that BNED's retail presence effectively supports the academic missions of colleges, universities, and K-12 schools. Mirella Wong's oversight extends to the integration of digital platforms like LoudCloud, enhancing the accessibility and delivery of educational content and resources. This critical position demands a keen focus on operational excellence to support BNED's market leadership in the educational retail sector.

David Brezee, the Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at BNED, spearheads the company's technological vision and innovation. This executive role involves directing the development, implementation, and management of all technology infrastructure and digital solutions that support BNED's diverse operations. Brezee oversees the LoudCloud platform, driving its evolution to deliver enhanced digital content, software, and services to students and institutions. The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for identifying and integrating emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and expand BNED's digital offerings in both the college and K-12 markets. David Brezee's strategic leadership ensures that BNED remains at the forefront of educational technology, providing cutting-edge solutions for course materials, textbook exchange, and campus retail. This position is crucial for maintaining BNED's competitive edge through technological advancement and digital transformation.

Cynthia Origlio, the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at BNED, leads the strategic direction of human capital management across the organization. This executive role encompasses the development and execution of comprehensive HR policies and programs designed to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce. Origlio oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and organizational development initiatives critical to BNED's operational success. The Chief Human Resources Officer plays a key part in fostering a positive and productive company culture that aligns with BNED's mission to support educational institutions. Cynthia Origlio's leadership ensures that BNED's human resources function effectively supports the company's growth objectives and operational demands across its campus bookstores and digital platforms, driving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.