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.
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