Allin resigns as Wiley c.e.o.

Wiley’s chief executive and president Mark Allin has resigned for “family reasons”, effective immediately, after just over two years in the role.

Matthew Kissner, chairman of the board, has been named interim chief executive while the board begins a search for Allin’s successor.

Allin was appointed chief executive in April 2015, moving up from chief operating office to replace Steve Smith who retired for health reasons.

He has worked at Wiley for 16 years, joining the company with the acquisition of Capstone Publishing (which he founded) in 2000. He went on to serve as managing director of Wiley Asia and senior vice-president Asia-Pacific, before being promoted to executive vice president, professional development in 2010 and then in 2015 chief operating officer, ahead of his current role.

The board thanked Allin for his years of service and leadership.

“We understand and support his decision to step down for family reasons and are grateful for his many accomplishments,” Kissner  said. “We wish him and his family the very best. I am confident that working with John Kritzmacher, our c.f.o and e.v.p, technology and operations and Wiley’s executive leadership team, the company will enjoy continued success in the future.”

Allin said: “It has been an enormous privilege to have led Wiley during an important period of transformation and growth. I am proud to have worked with remarkable colleagues who are so committed to advancing learning and knowledge throughout the world.”