Scholastic Appoints Chris Lick as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Scholastic has appointed Chris Lick as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1, 2025. Lick has nearly 25 years of legal experience and previously served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Scholastic. He will succeed Andrew Hedden, who is retiring after 17 years, and will report directly to CEO Peter Warwick. Lick will oversee key legal functions, including trademarks, litigation, compliance, and strategic alliances.

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), a leading global publisher of children's books and educational materials, has appointed Chris Lick as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1, 2025. Lick, who has been with the company since 2008 and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will succeed Andrew Hedden, who is retiring after 17 years. Hedden will transition to a Senior Counselor role within the company.

Lick brings nearly 25 years of legal experience to his new role, including extensive expertise in corporate governance, technology, and intellectual property. Prior to joining Scholastic, he held positions at prominent global law firms Sidley Austin LLP and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. In his new capacity, Lick will report directly to CEO Peter Warwick and oversee critical legal functions, including trademarks, litigation, compliance, information security, content development, and strategic alliances.

This appointment marks a significant leadership change at Scholastic, with Lick taking over from Hedden, who has been instrumental in the company's legal strategy for the past 17 years. The transition is part of Scholastic's ongoing efforts to strengthen its legal and corporate governance framework, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with its business objectives.

Lick's appointment comes at a time when Scholastic is focusing on digital innovation and expanding its reach into new markets. The company has been actively investing in education technology initiatives and multimedia expansions of beloved literary franchises. With Lick's extensive legal background, Scholastic aims to navigate these challenges effectively and continue its mission of bringing quality content and experiences to children worldwide.

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