McGraw-Hill Education, the learning science company, has announced that Catherine J. Mathis has joined the company as chief communications officer. In this role, she will be responsible for conception, design and implementation of corporate communication strategies targeted to critical business, media and education policy-related audiences. Mathis will also lead influencer and stakeholder management efforts aimed at key individuals, investor audiences and organisations relating to the business and future strategies of the company.
Mathis was most recently the senior vice president of marketing and communications for Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a global financial services company headquartered in New York City. She was also a member of the Standard & Poor's executive committee, and brings a wealth of experience in leading and executing communications strategies for companies in the fields of finance, media and technology. She will be based in New York City.
The appointment of Mathis as chief communications officer comes as McGraw-Hill Education continues its transformation as a leader in applying learning science to help improve outcomes for students, educators and professionals. In the last few years, McGraw-Hill Education has invested significantly in digital research and development to strengthen its offerings and improve teaching and learning. The company has also opened R&D centers in Seattle and in Boston's innovation district. Through the company's acquisition of ALEKS Corporation, purchase of adaptive learning company Area9, and acquisition of instructional improvement platform Engrade, the company is continuing to build its capabilities in adaptive and personalised learning.
