Obituary Note: Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Steve Smith, former president and CEO of John Wiley, died July 10, the Bookseller reported. He was 61. Smith joined Wiley in 1992 as v-p for Wiley Asia, and was made president and CEO in 2011. Before joining Wiley, he was president of Simon & Schuster's U.K. academic and professional group. Smith took early retirement in June of last year to focus on his health.

"Steve fought bravely against cancer, never allowing the disease to dampen his natural spirit, energy and vitality," said Wiley president and CEO Mark Allin. "Steve was diagnosed at the very beginning of his tenure as CEO but worked with passion and commitment to make Wiley stronger for the future. He was a mentor to many of us, a leader for all of us and an inspiration to each of us."

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