Wiley appoints Cigna Group executive Katya Andresen to board

HOBOKEN, N.J. - Wiley (NYSE:WLY), a publisher and research and learning company, announced Monday the appointment of Katya Andresen to its Board of Directors. Andresen currently serves as chief digital & analytics officer for The Cigna Group.

In her role at the Fortune 16 global health services company, Andresen leads enterprise-wide technology, digital, and advanced analytics strategy. Her accomplishments include creating Cigna’s first enterprise-wide AI strategy and building artificial neural networks.

Prior to joining Cigna, Andresen was senior vice president of Card Customer Experience at Capital One, where she led transformation initiatives. She also served as CEO of Cricket Media, where she led a corporate turnaround that transformed the traditional publisher into a digital media platform with 3.5 million active users globally.

"As we continue to advance our priorities in AI and data services, Katya’s deep knowledge in data analytics and digital transformation positions her to make significant contributions to our Board of Directors," said Matthew Kissner, president & CEO of Wiley, in a press release statement.

Andresen has authored books on digital transformation published by Wiley and has served as a guest lecturer at Georgetown University and as an adjunct professor at American University.

Jesse Wiley, Board Chair, stated that Andresen’s "proven track record in content monetization and data analytics directly aligns with Wiley’s strategic focus and innovation agenda."

Wiley describes itself as one of the world’s largest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning, with a history spanning more than two centuries.

In other recent news, Wiley reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $1.37, exceeding the forecast of $1.31, with revenue reaching $443 million, above the projected $434.9 million. Wiley also announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.355 per share and a new $250 million share repurchase program, replacing the previous $200 million authorization. The company reported a 318% increase in adjusted EPS for the full fiscal year and a 3% rise in full-year adjusted revenue to $2.1 billion. Additionally, Wiley appointed Craig Albright as the new chief financial officer, effective June 26, 2025. The company continues to expand its AI licensing and partnerships, contributing to revenue growth, with $40 million in AI licensing revenue reported for fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2026, Wiley projects an adjusted EBITDA margin between 25.5% and 26.5%, with free cash flow of approximately $200 million.

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