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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Changes at ACT


ACT names Jana CFO as it diversifies offerings
 
Santonu Jana, an executive with experience serving the K-12 education and edtech markets, has been named chief financial officer at ACT

Mr. Jana's selection as CFO is the latest in a series of moves by ACT to transition from an organization best known for assessments to a global leader across the fields of learning, measurement and navigation.

"Education is at an inflection point where we increasingly have the theory, technology and analytical techniques to improve outcomes for millions of students," ACT CEO Marten Roorda said in a release. "Santonu Jana's expertise in finance, technology and the markets we serve will be invaluable as we move forward in our transformation."

Mr. Jana is managing principal for Axle Finance and Strategy Consulting. He previously served as vice president for finance at Scantron and Pearson Education, held senior positions with Advance Auto Parts and American Express, and was as an associate with McKinsey & Company, the global consulting firm.

"Contributing to ACT's diversification and where they want to take the industry is an exciting opportunity," Mr. Jana said in a release. "I look forward to working with my new colleagues in making a difference for our customers, team members and the communities we serve."

Mr. Jana earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India.

Mr. Jana will begin his duties at ACT on Feb. 25. He will be moving to the Iowa City area with his wife and their two children in the summer.

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