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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="1c73f76" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9d28a1" data-id="a9d28a1" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-25664e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="25664e3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>We are <b>researchers, editors, technologists, </b><b>designers, and quizmasters </b>united in our commitment to tell stories, to teach, and to never lose sight of the fact that learning is one epic, lifelong journey.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6cc5230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" 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data-settings="{&quot;columns&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-widget_type="jet-listing-grid.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="jet-listing-grid jet-listing"><div class="jet-listing-grid__items grid-col-desk-4 grid-col-tablet-3 grid-col-mobile-1 jet-listing-grid--1811" data-queried-id="12|WP_Post" data-nav="{&quot;enabled&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;more_el&quot;:null,&quot;query&quot;:[],&quot;widget_settings&quot;:{&quot;lisitng_id&quot;:1811,&quot;posts_num&quot;:30,&quot;columns&quot;:4,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:3,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;is_archive_template&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_status&quot;:[&quot;publish&quot;],&quot;use_random_posts_num&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;max_posts_num&quot;:9,&quot;not_found_message&quot;:&quot;No data was found&quot;,&quot;is_masonry&quot;:false,&quot;equal_columns_height&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;use_load_more&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_type&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;load_more_offset&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;use_custom_post_types&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_post_types&quot;:[],&quot;hide_widget_if&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;carousel_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;arrows&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;arrow_icon&quot;:&quot;fa 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elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-493" alt="Jorge Cruz" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" /><noscript><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-493" alt="Jorge Cruz" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jorge-Cauz-IMG_3716_2-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Jorge Cauz</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9a55315 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="9a55315" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Under the leadership of Jorge Cauz, Britannica and Merriam-Webster have been transformed from iconic print brands into two of the world’s largest and most trusted digital media platforms, serving a global audience of more than 150 million monthly users.</p> <p>In pre-K to 12 education, Jorge has led the development of curriculum solutions that transform student and teacher experiences in classrooms around the world. For casual and lifelong learners, Jorge has expanded Britannica’s and Merriam-Webster’s roles as providers of trusted information and built interactive experiences that educate, challenge, and delight—greatly expanding the company’s audience and revenue.</p> <p>Jorge also served as chairman of the board of the sister company, Britannica Knowledge Systems, a global leader in mission-critical training services.</p> <p>Jorge holds an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management and an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. Jorge and his partner live in Chicago, frequently traveling to New York City, Milan, and Mexico City to visit family.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1804" data-post-id="1804" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-1640" alt="Greg Barlow" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow.jpg" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-1640" alt="Greg Barlow" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Barlow-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Greg Barlow</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">PRESIDENT</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-79bae74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="79bae74" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Greg Barlow oversees Merriam-Webster, America’s leading provider of language information. He also oversees the consumer business for Encyclopaedia Britannica.</p> <p>Greg has more than 20 years of digital-media experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> and Time Inc., managing director at North Equity, and CEO of Constructive Media.</p> <p>Greg was formerly SVP &amp; Chief Marketing Officer at Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster, where he oversaw the global consumer group.</p> <p>In his free time Greg loves spending time with his family and working on his Harley.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1806" data-post-id="1806" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-491" alt="Tracy Grant" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0.jpg" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-491" alt="Tracy Grant" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TracyGrant-bw-pvaskipzwfdfpvhxty9unqjbe22q3wnj1zbxzfjjc0-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Tracy Grant</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">EDITOR IN CHIEF</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f8fcb1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="f8fcb1d" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Tracy Grant is editor in chief of Encyclopaedia Britannica. As the company’s top editor, she supervises Britannica’s editorial and media staff and oversees the expansion and maintenance of multiple information and media databases for lifelong and K–16 learners worldwide.</p> <p>Before joining Britannica, Tracy had a distinguished career at <em>The Washington Post</em>, holding several editorial positions, including the newspaper’s first Web editor, and finishing her tenure there as managing editor for staff development and standards.</p> <p>Tracy is a regular speaker at journalism conferences. Her television appearances have included NBC and PBS. She began her journalism career in Florida where she worked as an editor at the <em>Miami Herald</em>. She is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1807" data-post-id="1807" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-490" alt="Doug Eveleigh" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-490" alt="Doug Eveleigh" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eveleigh2_web-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Doug Eveleigh</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-abaf50a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="abaf50a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Doug oversees Britannica’s global legal and human resources activities, including mergers and acquisitions, financing, litigation, privacy matters, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, intellectual property, and brand protection. Doug serves on Britannica&#8217;s leadership team and joined Britannica as General Counsel in 2014. Also, as corporate secretary, Doug is responsible for all corporate governance matters and serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the company.</p> <p>Doug brings more than 20 years of experience representing both publicly reporting and private entities in transactional, finance and litigation matters. Before joining Britannica, Doug was the assistant general counsel at the private equity backed Solo Cup Company and started his career at the international law firm Mayer Brown, where he represented a wide variety of clients in transactional, litigation and intellectual property matters.</p> <p>Doug holds a B.S. in engineering from Boston University and a law degree from John Marshall Law School, where he graduated <em>summa cum laude</em> and first in his class.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1808" data-post-id="1808" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-1641" alt="Steve Brodsky" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-1641" alt="Steve Brodsky" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SteveBrodsky-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Steve Brodsky</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">GLOBAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5779cf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5779cf6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Steve oversees Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s financial operations, including financial analysis, accounting, and strategic partnership activities.</p> <p>Steve brings more than 25 years of finance, capital markets, and strategic planning expertise to Britannica. 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Sal has rebuilt the salesforce, led product, sales, and marketing strategies to expedite the launch of instructional solutions for Science, Social Studies, and ELL, working closely with schools, school districts and governments.  Additionally, he launched new initiatives to expand our service offerings for professional development.</p> <p>Sal has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in publishing, training, and education managing large teams.  He previously spent nine years at Rodale, transforming the Online Books Division from a $0.5M to $50M in annual revenue during his tenure.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span 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size-large wp-image-11376" alt="" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Udi-picture-black-and-white.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Udi-picture-black-and-white-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Udi-picture-black-and-white-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Udi Hazan</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Chief Executive Officer, Melingo</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-00ffcab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="00ffcab" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Udi Hazan directs Melingo, a trailblazing subsidiary of Britannica that specializes in cutting-edge solutions powered by AI and natural-language processing. </p> <p>Melingo offers a range of unique language solutions, as well as enterprise solutions for data retrieval insights that leverage the latest advancements in computational linguistics and AI engines across multiple languages. </p> <p>Udi has more than 15 years’ of experience leading global business and technology teams. He’s a seasoned expert in developing and marketing innovative technologies in the learning and artificial intelligence fields. </p> <p>Udi is eager to apply his knowledge and expertise to help Melingo and Britannica continue to deliver groundbreaking solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients and customers </p> <p>Udi holds a B.A. in Business and Information Technologies. When he&#8217;s not busy driving Melingo, he enjoys exploring the world, spending quality time with his family, and staying active through sports and other activities. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1817" data-post-id="1817" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-487" alt="Caroline Kennard" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpeg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-487" alt="Caroline Kennard" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Caroline-Kennardbw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Caroline Kennard</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICA</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1eea495 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1eea495" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Caroline is an experienced executive with 25+ years of high-level business development, building strategic partnerships and supporting education reform at a global level. Her key focus is developing digitization initiatives for governments across the globe. Passionate about education, Caroline works alongside ministers of education and heads of state to create and fund new ways for children to learn.</p> <p>Caroline’s career spans all educational sectors: K–12, TVET, and Academic, B2B and B2C.  Leading a strong development and sales team from our London office, Caroline also holds the position of Executive Vice President for Britannica International as well Managing Director for the EMEA region.</p> <p>Caroline is a passionate, curious lifelong learner and was a finalist for the Global Leaders 2020 EdTech Digest Award. She is focused on the creation of positive and successful long-term relationships, constantly striving to ensure that the divisions of the business realize their true potential and value.</p> <p>Caroline lives in one of the oldest villages in Surrey, the site of the Henry VIII hunting lodge Nonsuch Palace, constructed in the mid-16th century.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1810" data-post-id="1810" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-494" alt="Joan Jacobsen" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-494" alt="Joan Jacobsen" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0090-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Joan Jacobsen</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Vice President, Product Development and Strategy, Britannica Education</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0812fd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="0812fd2" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Joan oversees the development of instructional and reference products for Britannica’s Educational division. Focusing on high-quality, engaging solutions for the classroom and library, she leads the Product, Instructional Content, and Creative groups in developing effective solutions that support teachers and drive student success. During her time at Britannica her teams have created dynamic products that improve student learning and help teachers succeed.</p> <p>Joan brings more than 25 years of experience developing award-winning products for the classroom. She began her career as a teacher before focusing on educational technology and product development. She lives in New York with her husband and children.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1819" data-post-id="1819" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-486" alt="Miles Kronby" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpeg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-486" alt="Miles Kronby" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpeg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilesKronbybw-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Miles Kronby</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, CONSUMER</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1253d5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1253d5b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>Miles leads the product teams for Merriam-Webster and the Britannica consumer group, finding new ways to engage, inform, and enrich a global audience.</p> <p>In previous roles, Miles created digital products and strategy for Constructive Media, Time Inc., Condé Nast, and <em>The New York Times</em>. Miles has a B.A. in American Studies from Yale and a Master’s from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. He lives with his wife and two kids in New York City.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a7c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9f3a7c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-1820" data-post-id="1820" > <div data-elementor-type="jet-listing-items" data-elementor-id="1811" class="elementor elementor-1811" data-elementor-post-type="jet-engine"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30564d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f30564d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4785044" data-id="4785044" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23e72a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="23e72a6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-485" alt="J.E. Luebering ​" data-lazy-srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-lazy-src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-485" alt="J.E. Luebering ​" srcset="https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8.jpg 400w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-300x300.jpg 300w, https://corporate.britannica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JE-Luebering_BW_1-scaled-pvaskhs5plc5e9jazfv838ruso7cw7jspuogi5kxi8-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a88a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7a88a8e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">J.E. Luebering</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-487a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="487a92f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Vice President, Editorial</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5df2aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5df2aac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5ae19e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5ae19e2" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p>J.E. works with an editorial team that explains a vast range of topics to lifelong learners and students. He is responsible for ensuring that this content meets Britannica’s standards for clarity, accuracy, and fairness. Under his guidance, this team has expanded the ways that Britannica reaches its global audience, from reference articles to photo essays.</p> <p>J.E. has more than 20 years of experience with Britannica across numerous editorial roles. He holds a B.A. in English from Kenyon College and an M.A. in English from the University of Chicago. 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