Alison Labbate

Alison Labbate is an experienced professional in business development and management, currently leading a new team at Wiley focused on expanding partnerships within an open ecosystem since August 2023. Previously, Alison served as Vice President of Society & Partner Management at Springer Nature Group, where a dedicated team was established to drive growth strategies that accounted for 40% of total revenue. Alison's extensive career at John Wiley & Sons included roles such as Senior Director, where oversight of a $52M global portfolio was managed, and earlier positions that involved significant leadership in editorial and production processes. Alison's background also includes key roles at Blackwell Publishing, Sage Publications, and Taylor & Francis, highlighting expertise in managing journal portfolios and developing competitive business strategies. Alison holds a BA in English Literature from Elizabethtown College and a certificate in Finance for Executives from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.