Wolters Kluwer N.V.: Wolters Kluwer appoints Mark Sherwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer

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Wolters Kluwer has appointed Mark Sherwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Sherwood will manage the company's enterprise technology infrastructure, focusing on advancing digital capabilities, implementing AI transformation, and enhancing workplace and customer experience.

Sherwood joins from Microsoft, where he led the Infrastructure and Engineering Services global team. His previous roles include CIO at Nuance Communications, VP of IT at Symantec, and leadership positions at Cisco Systems. He holds a B.S. from UC Irvine and an MBA from California State Polytechnic University and will be based in Waltham, MA.

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• Appointment brings extensive technology leadership experience from major tech companies (Microsoft, Nuance, Symantec, Cisco)
• Strategic focus on AI transformation and digital infrastructure advancement
• Strengthening of executive team with expertise in enterprise IT capabilities

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PRESS RELEASE

Wolters Kluwer appoints Mark Sherwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Alphen aan den Rijn – December 9, 2024 - Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, has appointed Mark Sherwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Sherwood will oversee the overall enterprise technology infrastructure of Wolters Kluwer with a focus on advancing the digital DNA, delivering next generation enterprise IT capabilities, transforming operations with AI and enhancing the workplace and customer experience.

"We are very pleased that Mark has joined Wolters Kluwer in this role that is critical to supporting our growth as a company,” said Andres Sadler, Chief Executive Officer, Global Business Services at Wolters Kluwer and reporting manager of Mr. Sherwood. “Mark’s expertise and forward-thinking approach will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and leverage technology to meet our strategic goals and further transform our enterprise IT.”

Mr. Sherwood joins Wolters Kluwer from Microsoft, where he most recently led the Infrastructure and Engineering Services global team. Prior to Microsoft, he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nuance Communications. He was also Vice President of IT at Symantec Corporation and held numerous leadership roles at Cisco Systems. Mr. Sherwood holds a B.S. from the University of California, Irvine and holds an M.B.A. from California State Polytechnic University. He will be based out of Waltham, MA.

Mr. Sherwood comments: “I’m excited to be joining Wolters Kluwer as it is such a trusted name to so many professionals across the healthcare, tax, finance, ESG, compliance and legal industries. I’ve already seen some of the culture and am impressed with the focus on innovation and collaboration. I’m very much looking forward to helping continue to bring the business and the technology even closer together to achieve even more."

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About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2023 annual revenues of €5.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX, Euro Stoxx 50 and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

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Media	Investors/Analysts
Stefan Kloet	Meg Geldens
Wolters Kluwer Associate Director Global Communications	Wolters Kluwer Investor Relations
m t +316 12 22 36 57 stefan.kloet@wolterskluwer.com	ir@wolterskluwer.com

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FAQ

Who is the new CIO of Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY)?

Mark Sherwood has been appointed as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer of Wolters Kluwer, joining from Microsoft where he led the Infrastructure and Engineering Services global team.

What are Mark Sherwood's responsibilities as CIO at Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY)?

Mark Sherwood will oversee the enterprise technology infrastructure, focusing on advancing digital DNA, delivering next-generation IT capabilities, transforming operations with AI, and enhancing workplace and customer experience.

What is Mark Sherwood's professional background before joining Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY)?

Before joining Wolters Kluwer, Sherwood worked at Microsoft, was CIO at Nuance Communications, VP of IT at Symantec , and held leadership roles at Cisco Systems.