John Lynch
Chief Executive Officer at HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT COMPANY
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John J.
Lynch was the founder of Bigchalk.com, Inc. founded in 1999, where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Currently, he is the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. since 2017, and a Director at Meazure Learning, Inc. since 2021.
Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance Learning, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Pearson School Technology Group from 2003 to 2006, and a Member-Executive Board at Wolters Kluwer NV from 2006 to 2012.
He also held the title of General Manager at Jnana Technologies Corp.
from 1996 to 1999 and was the Chief Executive Officer at CCH Legal Information Services, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston University.
John Lynch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2017 |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.
 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2016 |
Meazure Learning, Inc.
 Meazure Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Meazure Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of testing solutions for academic, professional and lifelong learners. It offers Psychometrics, test development and delivery, reporting, and secure proctoring. The company was founded on January 8, 2020 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Director/Board Member | 02/05/2021 |
Former positions of John Lynch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
 Renaissance Learning, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Renaissance Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of technology-based school improvement and student assessment programs for kinder to grade 12 schools. Its products include Star 360, myIGDIs, Accelerated Reader, Math and myON. The firm's software solutions offers assessments, early literacy, individualized and balanced instruction, and response to intervention. The company was founded by Judith Ames Paul and Terrance D. Paul in 1986 and is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2017 |
| WOLTERS KLUWER N.V. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 29/11/2012 |
| Pearson School Technology Group | Chief Executive Officer | 30/04/2006 |
Bigchalk.com, Inc.
 Bigchalk.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bigchalk was founded in 1999 with the combined assets of ProQuest's K-12 division and Infonautics Inc.'s K-12 business. The company supplies comprehensive reference databases, using pictures, magazines, newspapers, as well as audio and visuals, to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. The ProQuest Co. recently acquired bigchalk and is fully integrating it into ProQuest Information & Learning (www.il.proquest.com) | Founder | - |
Jnana Technologies Corp.
 Jnana Technologies Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Jnana Technologies Corp. develops software applications for legal services. Its software enables legal, regulatory, and compliance systems to be created and deployed over the Internet and Intranet by non-programmers. The company was founded by Frederic W. Parnon and Christian Grau in 1995 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Lynch
| Boston University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| WOLTERS KLUWER N.V. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Renaissance Learning, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Renaissance Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of technology-based school improvement and student assessment programs for kinder to grade 12 schools. Its products include Star 360, myIGDIs, Accelerated Reader, Math and myON. The firm's software solutions offers assessments, early literacy, individualized and balanced instruction, and response to intervention. The company was founded by Judith Ames Paul and Terrance D. Paul in 1986 and is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. | Technology Services |
Jnana Technologies Corp.
Jnana Technologies Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Jnana Technologies Corp. develops software applications for legal services. Its software enables legal, regulatory, and compliance systems to be created and deployed over the Internet and Intranet by non-programmers. The company was founded by Frederic W. Parnon and Christian Grau in 1995 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR. | Technology Services |
Bigchalk.com, Inc.
Bigchalk.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bigchalk was founded in 1999 with the combined assets of ProQuest's K-12 division and Infonautics Inc.'s K-12 business. The company supplies comprehensive reference databases, using pictures, magazines, newspapers, as well as audio and visuals, to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. The ProQuest Co. recently acquired bigchalk and is fully integrating it into ProQuest Information & Learning (www.il.proquest.com) | Technology Services |
| CCH Legal Information Services, Inc. | |
| Pearson School Technology Group | |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.
 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. engages in the provision of pre-K-12 education solutions, delivering content, technology, services, and media. It operates through the following segments: Education and HMH Books & Media. The Education segment provides educational products, technology platforms and services. The HMH Books & Media segment primarily develops, markets and sells consumer books in print and digital formats and licenses book rights to other publishers and electronic businesses. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Meazure Learning, Inc.
Meazure Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Meazure Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of testing solutions for academic, professional and lifelong learners. It offers Psychometrics, test development and delivery, reporting, and secure proctoring. The company was founded on January 8, 2020 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Commercial Services |
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