Cengage Executive and Leadership Team

Tercio Garcia, the Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer & Vice President, Finance & Operations Latin America at Cengage, manages fiscal health and operational efficiency across regional markets. Overseeing the financial planning and analysis for Latin American operations, the Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer & Vice President, Finance & Operations Latin America ensures strict adherence to budgetary goals and resource allocation. This leadership role involves streamlining complex supply chain logistics and administrative workflows to support regional growth. By optimizing financial reporting and operational processes, Tercio Garcia directly impacts the company's profitability and market stability. Garcia coordinates with executive leadership to implement scalable business models that address the unique demands of the Latin American education sector. Ultimately, the Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer & Vice President, Finance & Operations Latin America secures sustainable financial performance through rigorous oversight and strategic investment in regional infrastructure.

Dennis Stepaniak, the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer at Cengage, directs the overarching operational infrastructure and corporate financial strategy. Overseeing the integration of technology services and publishing workflows, the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer ensures maximum efficiency in the delivery of educational content. This leadership role involves managing capital allocation and enterprise-wide risk to support the company's long-term growth objectives. By optimizing internal processes and financial performance, Dennis Stepaniak directly impacts the company's ability to scale operations across higher education and professional training markets. Stepaniak coordinates with the Board to maintain fiscal discipline while driving innovation in digital service delivery. Ultimately, the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer secures the company's market position by balancing operational excellence with robust financial management, ensuring that all business units remain aligned with the core mission of providing accessible educational resources.

Jason Ediger, the Chief Marketing Officer at Cengage, directs all global brand strategy and customer acquisition initiatives. Overseeing the development of digital marketing campaigns, the Chief Marketing Officer ensures alignment with the educational needs of higher education and K-12 institutions. This leadership role involves expanding market reach through data-driven insights and targeted outreach programs. By optimizing the marketing funnel, Jason Ediger directly impacts the company's growth and brand visibility in competitive publishing sectors. Ediger manages cross-functional teams to elevate the presence of educational technology products across North American and international markets. Through strategic positioning, the Chief Marketing Officer secures long-term engagement with educators and students. Ultimately, Ediger drives the adoption of digital learning tools by articulating the value proposition of the company's extensive content library to diverse global audiences.

Kamilah Thomas, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Cengage, directs all talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee engagement strategies. Overseeing the cultivation of a high-performance culture, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures alignment between workforce capabilities and the company's mission to provide educational technology services. This leadership role involves designing comprehensive training programs and diversity initiatives that support professional growth across the global organization. By optimizing recruitment and retention strategies, Kamilah Thomas directly impacts the company's ability to innovate within the publishing and workforce training markets. Thomas collaborates with the executive team to foster an inclusive environment that attracts top-tier talent capable of driving educational transformation. Ultimately, the Chief Human Resources Officer secures the long-term success of the enterprise by building a resilient, skilled, and motivated workforce capable of navigating the evolving demands of the global education landscape.