The MacMillan Executive and Leadership Team

Neil Strong, the Chief Operating Officer at The MacMillan, directs the company's operational efficiency and strategic execution across its global publishing divisions. Overseeing day-to-day business activities, Strong ensures seamless integration between MacMillan's trade book imprints and its educational technology arms, aligning operational frameworks with the company's mission to improve lives through learning. This leadership role involves optimizing resource allocation, managing supply chain logistics, and driving process improvements to enhance productivity and profitability. By focusing on scalable operational models, Neil Strong supports the expansion of Macmillan Learning's tailored course solutions in the US and Canada, while also reinforcing the global reach of Macmillan Education's language learning and curriculum publishing initiatives in 50 countries. Strong's oversight extends to maintaining the high standards of Macmillan Publishers' diverse portfolio, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of content to readers worldwide.

Peter Garabedian, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The MacMillan, drives operational excellence and strategic growth across the company's extensive publishing enterprises. Garabedian's responsibilities encompass the oversight of key business functions, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals of Macmillan Publishers and Macmillan Learning. This leadership position involves managing complex operational workflows, optimizing resource deployment, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and market responsiveness. By focusing on scalable operational strategies, Peter Garabedian supports the global expansion of Macmillan Education's offerings, including language learning and curriculum publishing, while also bolstering the distribution of Macmillan Publishers' diverse book catalog. Garabedian's strategic direction ensures that the company's operational framework effectively supports its legacy of excellence in higher education and its commitment to providing world-class content and pioneering education tools to educators and students worldwide.

Charlotte Liu, the President, Greater , Springer Nature (China) at The MacMillan, directs the strategic vision and operational execution for the company's significant presence in the Chinese market, a critical component of Springer Nature's global publishing endeavors. Liu spearheads initiatives to expand market share and deepen engagement with educators, researchers, and readers across China, ensuring that Macmillan Learning's tailored course solutions and Macmillan Publishers' diverse literary offerings resonate with local needs and academic standards. This leadership role involves navigating complex market dynamics, fostering strategic partnerships, and adapting global content strategies for regional relevance. By championing innovation and localized content development, Charlotte Liu drives the delivery of world-class educational tools and award-winning books, reinforcing The MacMillan's commitment to improving lives through learning and fostering a lifetime of learning opportunities within one of the world's most dynamic educational landscapes.

Jamie Raab, the President and Publisher, Celadon Books at The MacMillan, leads the strategic direction and editorial vision for this prominent imprint, focusing on acquiring and publishing a diverse range of high-quality trade books. Raab oversees all aspects of the publishing process, from manuscript acquisition and editorial development to marketing, sales, and distribution, ensuring Celadon Books consistently delivers award-winning titles to a broad audience. This leadership role involves cultivating strong relationships with authors, agents, and industry partners, while also driving innovative strategies to enhance market reach and reader engagement. By championing compelling narratives and diverse voices, Jamie Raab contributes significantly to Macmillan Publishers' mission of enriching lives through literature and expanding the company's impact across all categories and formats. Raab's dedication to editorial excellence solidifies Celadon Books' reputation as a vital contributor to the global book publishing landscape.

Johnathan Galassi, the President at The MacMillan, provides overarching leadership and strategic guidance across the company's multifaceted publishing operations, encompassing both trade books and educational content. Galassi directs the integration of Macmillan Publishers' broad catalog of award-winning books with Macmillan Learning's pioneering educational tools, fostering a cohesive approach to improving lives through learning. This executive position involves shaping the company's long-term vision, overseeing key strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's global objectives. By championing editorial integrity and innovation, Johnathan Galassi guides the development of content that engages readers and enhances educational outcomes across all age groups and academic levels. Galassi's leadership ensures The MacMillan maintains its legacy of excellence and continues to adapt to the evolving landscape of global media and education.

Raymond Lockwood, the Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at The MacMillan, architects the technological infrastructure and digital strategy that underpins the company's diverse publishing operations. Lockwood spearheads the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions, enhancing both Macmillan Publishers' content delivery and Macmillan Learning's interactive educational tools. This involves guiding the integration of advanced digital platforms, data analytics, and cybersecurity measures to support a global user base and ensure the secure management of intellectual property. By driving technological advancements, Raymond Lockwood enables the creation of more engaging and accessible learning experiences for students and educators, directly supporting Macmillan Learning's mission to improve student engagement and success. Lockwood's vision also extends to modernizing the digital workflows for Macmillan Publishers, ensuring efficient production and distribution of award-winning books across all formats and markets, thereby solidifying the company's position as a leader in the publishing industry.