Kaplan Appoints José Wehnes Chief Executive Officer of Kaplan Europe

Appointment signals plans for growth in Kaplan's education and training business in Europe

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan, Inc., a leading global provider of education and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), has announced the appointment of José Wehnes as Chief Executive Officer of Kaplan Europe, effective immediately.

“We are pleased to welcome José to Kaplan. His keen strategic approach and considerable track record in building and expanding successful international businesses via acquisition, geographic expansion and organic growth, as well as through the adoption of digital technologies, will be extremely important as Kaplan expands our business in Europe.”

Mr Wehnes has 30 years of executive experience in multinational markets including Europe, the US, Asia, and Latin America. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Elsevier, Health Sciences. Previously, he was Managing Director for the international arm of Harcourt Publishers.

Based in London, Kaplan Europe provides education and training for professional qualifications, English language programmes, university pathways, and higher education. In addition to managing these businesses, Mr Wehnes will focus on developing a strategic programme for Kaplan’s future growth in Europe.

Andy Rosen, CEO of Kaplan, Inc., said: “We are pleased to welcome José to Kaplan. His keen strategic approach and considerable track record in building and expanding successful international businesses via acquisition, geographic expansion and organic growth, as well as through the adoption of digital technologies, will be extremely important as Kaplan expands our business in Europe.”

Mr Wehnes said: “Kaplan’s reputation for excellence and ambitious growth plans make this an exciting opportunity. I look forward to contributing to Kaplan’s overall mission of helping students achieve their educational and career goals and building on Kaplan's renowned and successful businesses.”

Kaplan Europe comprises:

Ø Kaplan International Colleges which provides a wide range of English training programmes, exam preparation, summer schools, high-quality academic pathway programmes for entry into degree courses at internationally recognized universities and other student services; and

Ø Kaplan Professional which provides qualification training (including for investment, accountancy, tax, legal and business qualifications), business programmes for government and business professionals, and higher education degree programmes through colleges and online offerings.

About Kaplan

Kaplan, Inc. is a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programmes for kids and schools. Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO) and its largest and fastest-growing division.

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