Scholastic Inc., the global children's publishing and media company, today named Reg Maton as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. In this role, he will work with the company's business units, service groups, and international subsidiaries to continue the development and implementation of a comprehensive, integrated IT platform maximizing the potential of each of Scholastic's businesses. Maton will report to Beth Ford, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Information Technology for Scholastic.

Maton has held the CIO position in four companies including Tiffany & Company, Olympus America, Standard Microsystems, and most recently, Symbol Technologies. He has implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and supply chain planning systems such as SAP and I2, and has deep experience in e-commerce technologies development. He is also well versed in database and data warehouse development, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) projects and technologies. In addition, Maton has a media and publishing business background, having spent 12 years at CBS.

In announcing the appointment, Ford said: "IT plays a critical role in the success of many important projects at Scholastic, including CRM, supply chain initiatives, marketing, and database, warehouse and order management systems. We are thrilled to have Reg Maton, who brings such a strong background in IT, as well as in strategic planning and business development, as our new CIO. He will provide exciting leadership and serve as a true technology partner for our businesses."

About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NMS: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, textbooks, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries, and television networks; and the Company's Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.