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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Appoints Brian Napack to Board of DirectorsBOSTON, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced that Brian Napack, former president of Macmillian, has been appointed to HMH's board of directors, bringing the number of board members from seven to eight. "We are delighted to welcome Brian to HMH's board of directors," said Larry Fish, Chairman of the board of directors, HMH. "With a robust career in the education and media industries, Brian will contribute valuable perspective to the oversight and direction of HMH's business." "Brian's previous experience navigating changing industry landscapes will help provide insight into HMH's own transformation," said Linda K. Zecher, President, CEO & Director of HMH. "I am lookingforward to Brian's contributions." "I am honored to join the board of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a company with a great history and a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all learners," said Napack. "I look forward to supporting the Company's continued success." Currently a Senior Advisor at Providence Equity, Napack serves on the board of Blackboard and Ascend Learning, as well as national nonprofit Zero to Three. He received a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College. About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Follow HMH on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Media Contact Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151116/287902LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houghton-mifflin-harcourt-appoints-brian-napack-to-board-of-directors-300292662.html SOURCE Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |