Andy Shafran Email & Phone Number

Seoul, Kr

Board Member & Global Advisor for Hodoo Labs and their incredible ELL metaverse product Betia.

Budapest, Hu

Advising BookR on strategic expansion into new geographies and business models around the world. I support the existing strong team to help BookR reach families and children that are learning English using their innovative and interactive technology, content and platform.

I actively advise EdTech and publishing companies on growing, entering new markets, and reaching customers through strategic brand and global business development. I work English Language Learning and other global and digital initiatives. I am so excited about the future and I see many positive and transformational growth opportunities in our industry globally! Areas of focus and experience:* English Language Learning (ELL) global market expertise* Content Licensing business models and expansion in the US and around the world* Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) digital subscription business models* Direct-to-School (D2S) distribution, training, and development for digital products * Global market business development and strategy, with focus on China, Korea, and Turkey

New York, Ny, Us

Joined the News-O-Matic Board of Directors. Serving as a strategic advisor to a terrific and innovative edtech organization dedicated to bringing age appropriate current events to students across the world.

Hamilton, Hm 08, Bm

World Family is an innovative leader in the ELL Industry. World Family produces and distributes a unique set of products and services and is a long-term partner with Disney positively impacting millions of children and families over the years. I advised to help World Family strategically expand through additional products and services, new markets, and incorporating digital experiences.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Entrepreneurial leader of Highlights International business, driving substantial growth, profit, and new business models. Entered over 50 countries and 25 languages with the Highlights brand, reaching millions of children globally while creating a high-growth and high-profit business unit staffed with a terrific team. Grew the business be a sizable contributor of revenue and profit with over 20 dedicated full time staff members.Oversaw and recruited international team members, agents, and distributors. Established and implemented Highlights global strategy for market-entry, staffing, and growth. Created many long-term and innovative global partnerships to bring Highlights magazines, books, and content into the ELL market and local languages. * Led the establishment of Highlights Library, a global digital reading platform focused on the B2S and B2C markets outside of the United States* Owned Highlights International P&L and global business strategy* Special focus and expertise in China and other Asian markets, innovating and reacting to many market dynamic changes* Recruited, developed, and grew an amazing team which continually was the highest engaged group within Highlights dedicated to furthering the mission globally* Oversaw International Sales, product development, editorial, marketing, manufacturing, and operational teams. Participated in executive team global brand and strategy work* Innovated new business models including digital first partnerships, global ELL product development, direct-to-consumer models within China, and the launch of co-branded English Language Learning Centers * Re-imagined Highlights brand and assets into ELL-first products and business models to meet the growing global demand in digital-first supplemental product categories

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Responsible for Highlights for Children international and digital businesses. For our International business, our goal is to grow our global brand presence through key licensing, rights, and distribution partnerships outside of the US and Canada. For our digital business, our goal is to create quality and meaningful digital experiences for children and families via transactional and subscription business models.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Responsible for Highlights for Children international business. Focused on growing our international brand presence through digital partnerships, licensing, and distribution partnerships outside of the US and Canada. This fast growing business unit is focused on reaching millions of children through Highlights and Zaner-Bloser brands and products worldwide.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Responsible for the Highlights International and Licensing business units and our digital strategy and products. I spend time bringing Highlights products and content into new business models, channels, and markets.

Nashua, New Hampshire, Us

Responsible for large-scale innovations at NETg prior to the acquisition and integration of NETg by Skillsoft. I led our partnership and distribution business with Safari Books Online, GetAbstract, and 50Lessons. In addition, I was responsible for the development of an e-reference platform focused on adult skill-based reference materials.

Us

Post-acquisition, I joined Course Technology and ran the trade publishing team. Over my years at Thomson, my role included leading several acquisitions and integrations of smaller education companies, involvement in the instructor led training group (ILT) and the development of strategic partnerships with Gateway 2000, Dell computer, and CompTIA. Integrated the acquisitions, licensed our content into new business models, and participated in the excellent Course Technology executive team!

Trade computer book publishing on new technology. Specialized in graphics software, web page development, and music technology, Acquired by Course Technology (division of Thomson Learning / Cengage) in 2002.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

IT Analyst researching search technology applications, including Verity, for internal corporate use. Part of Lotus Notes application development and rollout team.

Bs, Computer Science, School Of Engineering

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General