Michael Hansen

Cengage CEO Michael Hansen Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the Most Creative People in Business

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cengage CEO Michael Hansen has been named to Fast Company's 11th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cengage CEO Michael Hansen has been named to Fast Company's 11th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business.
  • The Most Creative People in Business list recognizes individuals who used their innovative thinking to make an impact on the world beyond financial success.
  • "I am honored to be included among such an impressive list of creative, innovative individuals," said Michael E. Hansen, CEO at Cengage.
  • Michael Hansen joined Cengage as CEO in December 2012 and spearheaded its transformation from a traditional print publisher to a digital education company.

Cengage Chief Technology Officer George Moore Wins 2019 Boston Global CIO of the Year Award

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

BOSTON, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --George Moore, the Chief Technology Officer of Cengage , an education and technology company, has received the 2019 Boston CIO of the Year Global ORBIE Award .

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  • BOSTON, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --George Moore, the Chief Technology Officer of Cengage , an education and technology company, has received the 2019 Boston CIO of the Year Global ORBIE Award .
  • The ORBIE awards are presented annually by the Boston CIO Leadership Association (BostonCIO) to honor chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.
  • "We are thrilled that George has received such a prestigious award for his leadership and commitment to technology as a path to affordable access to quality learning," said Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • "George is an incredible leader at Cengage, in our Boston office and around the globe," Hansen continued.

Cengage Named a Cincinnati "Top Workplace" for 2019

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

CINCINNATI, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an education and technology company, has been named a Cincinnati "Top Workplace" for 2019 by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an education and technology company, has been named a Cincinnati "Top Workplace" for 2019 by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
  • "We're honored to be named a Cincinnati top workplace and I believe our strong culture plays a big part in our success," said Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • Cengage is the largest U.S.-based provider of teaching and learning materials serving all levels of education K20 through adult learning.
  • In addition to this Top Workplace recognition, the company has also been named a Glassdoor " Best Place to Work in 2019 ," and Cengage CEO Michael Hansen was named a Glassdoor Top CEO in 2018.

Cengage Announces Appointment of Rebecca McNamara as Chief Integration Officer

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

BOSTON, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage , an education and technology company, today announced the appointment of Rebecca McNamara as Chief Integration Officer, reporting directly to CEO Michael Hansen as part of the Executive Team.

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  • BOSTON, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage , an education and technology company, today announced the appointment of Rebecca McNamara as Chief Integration Officer, reporting directly to CEO Michael Hansen as part of the Executive Team.
  • McNamara will lead all integration initiatives for the company's planned merger with McGraw-Hill , which is expected to close in early 2020.
  • "I am thrilled to have Rebecca lead our integration efforts during this pivotal moment in our company's journey," said Michael E. Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • Most recently, she served as Interim Chief Financial Officer, leading Cengage through a period of significant business transformation with the successful launch of Cengage Unlimited.

Cengage Announces Appointment of Bob Munro as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an education and technology company serving the higher education, K-12, library and workforce training markets worldwide, today announced the appointment of Bob Munro as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an education and technology company serving the higher education, K-12, library and workforce training markets worldwide, today announced the appointment of Bob Munro as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1.
  • A highly regarded executive with international experience in education, financial services and health care, Munro will lead all parts of the company's finance function, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting and control, treasury, tax, internal audit and investor relations.
  • "I am very happy to welcome Bob Munro to Cengage as we strengthen our position as the industry leader in affordable, quality learning," said Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • "The successful launch of Cengage Unlimited, the industry's first comprehensive subscription service for course materials, underscores how the market was ripe for change.

Cengage Offers College Students Free Access to Career Resources with Cengage Unlimited Subscription

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Recognizing the need for more career assistance and soft skills development to aid the transition from college to career, Cengage has added a free Career Center for subscribers of Cengage Unlimited , the first all-access subscription for higher education course materials.

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  • Recognizing the need for more career assistance and soft skills development to aid the transition from college to career, Cengage has added a free Career Center for subscribers of Cengage Unlimited , the first all-access subscription for higher education course materials.
  • The Career Center allows students to explore careers, assess their skills, build resumes and access career-readiness support, including in-demand soft skills training.
  • "The primary reason most students go to college is to get a job," said Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • Cengage Unlimited offers complete access to more than 22,000 digital course materials, including eBooks, online homework access codes and study guides.

New Survey: Demand for "Uniquely Human Skills" Increases Even as Technology and Automation Replace Some Jobs

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

"These results show that we must not underestimate the power of the people factor in the workforce.

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  • "These results show that we must not underestimate the power of the people factor in the workforce.
  • Technology and automation will continue to change and replace jobs, but there are skills that cannot be automated, such as the ability to think critically or problem solve," said Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage.
  • "The onus is on everyone students, colleges, employers and industry partners like Cengage to make learning more accessible, relevant and affordable."
  • Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

Cengage CEO Michael Hansen Named a Glassdoor Top CEO in 2018

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

BOSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CengageCEO Michael Hansen has won a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award honoring the Top CEOs in 2018 .

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  • BOSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CengageCEO Michael Hansen has won a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award honoring the Top CEOs in 2018 .
  • I am deeply humbled to receive this award as a sign of support from my colleagues as we continue on our path to create truly affordable access to quality learning for every student," said Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • I congratulate all of this year's winners on this significant achievement," said Robert Hohman, Glassdoor co-founder and CEO.
  • Hansen assumed leadership of Cengage in December 2012 and swiftly transitioned the company from a traditional print publisher into a digital education company.

Cengage Partners with Phi Theta Kappa Foundation to Offer Free Cengage Unlimited Subscriptions to College Students

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Friday, April 20, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an education and technology company, today announced it is providing 1,000 college students with a free semester of Cengage Unlimited, the new subscription service for college course materials.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an education and technology company, today announced it is providing 1,000 college students with a free semester of Cengage Unlimited, the new subscription service for college course materials.
  • The subscriptions will be made available through a partnership with the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation.
  • "The cost of course materials, which can rival tuition at some two-year schools, can have a big impact on whether college students are successful," said Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage.
  • For more information about Cengage Unlimited, please visit Cengage.com/unlimited or stop by the Cengage booth at PTK Catalyst, April 19-21.