McGraw Hill Appoints Philip Moyer, Former Vimeo CEO and Google AI Executive, as New President and CEO

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McGraw Hill, Inc. announced the retirement of its current President and CEO, Simon Allen, who will transition to Chair of the Board, and the appointment of Philip Moyer, former Vimeo CEO and Google AI executive, as the new President and CEO, effective February 9, 2026.

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• CEO Transition

  Simon Allen will retire as President and CEO, effective February 9, 2026, and will remain as Chair of the Board. His retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company.

• New CEO Appointment

  Philip Moyer, with a strong background in AI and technology leadership from Vimeo and Google, has been appointed as the new President and CEO, also effective February 9, 2026. He will also join the Board.

• Board Expansion

  The Board of Directors will increase from nine to 11 members, with Mr. Moyer and Eric Worley (from Platinum Equity Advisors) filling the new directorships.

• New CEO Compensation Package

  Philip Moyer's compensation includes a $1.2 million base salary, $1.8 million target annual bonus, a $2.5 million sign-on bonus, an $8 million equity award (50% time-based, 50% performance-based with targets up to $40/share), and a $1.5 million stock purchase opportunity with matching RSUs.

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This leadership transition is a very important development for McGraw Hill. The appointment of Philip Moyer, a seasoned technology executive with significant experience in AI from Google and Vimeo, signals a strategic pivot towards leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence in the company's education solutions. His background is highly relevant to the evolving landscape of the education technology sector. The amicable departure of the outgoing CEO, Simon Allen, who will remain as Chair, provides continuity and stability during this transition. The substantial, performance-linked compensation package for Mr. Moyer reflects the company's commitment to attracting top-tier talent to drive its future growth and innovation. The addition of Eric Worley from Platinum Equity to the board further strengthens governance and aligns with major shareholder interests.