Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2016-08-12 | On October 1, 2015, Mr. Kissner was appointed Chairman of the Board, replacing Mr. Peter Wiley. In December 2014, the Governance Committee and Compensation Committee, in consultation with independent compensation consultants, together established a Chairman Fee in the amount of $170,000 consisting of 65% in cash and 35% in stock, in addition to the compensation received by non-employee directors. In Fiscal 2016, Mr. Kissner received a Chairman Fee of $110,000 and a Chairman stock grant equal to a value of $60,000, in addition to an annual Director Fee of $95,000 and Director Grant equal to a value of $95,000. The Board also approved an additional cash payment (“Transition Fee”) to Mr. Kissner of $8,750 per month for the period of January to September 2015 as compensation for the additional duties and time he would need to commit to work with Mr. Peter Wiley in preparation for Mr. Kissner’s nominated role as Chairman of the Board. During Fiscal 2016, Mr. Kissner received Transition Fee payments totaling $43,750. |
| 2017-08-18 | Matthew S. Kissner, a director since 2003, is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and was appointed as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer on May 8, 2017. Age 63. The Board of Directors is currently led by Matthew S. Kissner, our Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer. In Fiscal 2017, Mr. Kissner received a Chairman Fee of $185,000, split 65% in cash and 35% in stock, in addition to an annual Director Fee of $100,000 and Director Grant equal to a value of $100,000. The table below indicates the total cash compensation received by each non-employee director and Mr. Jesse C. Wiley during Fiscal 2017. Matthew S. Kissner received additional cash compensation of $120,250 for his services as Chairman of the Board. Total compensation $426,350. |
| 2018-08-17 | Matthew S. Kissner, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of John Wiley & Sons in October 2015, having served as director of the company since 2003. He is also a member of the Board Executive Committee of the Regional Plan Association, a non-profit urban research and advocacy organization that develops long-range plans and policies to guide the growth and improve the prosperity, infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life of the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metropolitan region. Age 64. |
| 2024-08-14 | Mr. Kissner was appointed the President and CEO of the Company effective July 8, 2024. Prior to Mr. Kissner's appointment, he served as interim President and CEO from October 2023 to July 2024 and as Director since October 2023. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30