EBSCO Industries Announces Annie Callanan as New CEO of EBSCO Information Services

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--()--EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO) today announced the appointment of Annie Callanan as the new CEO of EBSCO Information Services (EIS), effective August 5, 2024. Callanan will replace Tim Collins, who announced his retirement in January after serving as CEO of EIS for more than 40 years.

Following an extensive and thorough process, Annie Callanan rose to the top of a group of exceptional candidates. Annie’s knowledge of the publishing and information services industry, breadth of leadership experiences, passion for developing winning teams and cultures based on a shared vision for the future, and enthusiasm for growing businesses make her an ideal leader to build on the tremendous foundation already established at EIS,” said David Walker, President and CEO of EBSCO.

Having formerly served as COO of ProQuest, CEO of Quantros, and most recently as CEO of Taylor & Francis, Callanan has spent the past two decades focusing on strategically growing innovative and profitable businesses in the knowledge and information services sector.

I am honored to lead EBSCO Information Services – a company with a strong brand and trusted reputation for exceptional partnerships and quality products,” said Callanan. “This is a tremendously exciting time in the company’s history and our collective world history to drive the organization forward and expand its potential. I appreciate and value EBSCO’s and EIS’s commitment to growth, and I am eagerly looking forward to collaborating with the incredible teams in place at EIS to create the next chapters of success for the business.”

About EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Founded in 1944 by the late Elton B. Stephens, EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO) has evolved into a global company with businesses in various industries, including information services, real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and business services. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, EBSCO operates divisions and subsidiaries in 23 countries, employing over 4,800 people. For a complete listing of EBSCO's businesses, please visit www.ebscoind.com.

About EBSCO Information Services

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) is a leading provider of research content and software solutions serving academic, school, and public libraries; healthcare and medical institutions; corporations; and government agencies worldwide. From research, acquisition management, subscription services, and discovery to clinical decision support and patient care, learning, and research and development, EIS provides its customers with access to content and resources to meet their users' and organizations' information and workflow needs. For more information, visit www.ebsco.com.

Contacts

Karla M. Wiles
Chief Talent & Communications Officer, EBSCO Industries
kwiles@ebsco.com

Jessica Holmes
Director of Communications, EBSCO Information Services
jmholmes@ebsco.com

Contacts

Karla M. Wiles
Chief Talent & Communications Officer, EBSCO Industries
kwiles@ebsco.com

Jessica Holmes
Director of Communications, EBSCO Information Services
jmholmes@ebsco.com