Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has filled the ceo slot that has been vacant since financial genius-turned-mere-employee Barry O’Callaghan resigned in mid-March, The company has hired Linda K. Zecher as president, ceo and director, starting September 19. Most recently she was a corporate vp at Microsoft, running their $8 billion worldwide public sector business. HMH chairman of the board Lawrence Fish says in the announcement, “The board sought a ceo with proven executive experience, the ability to deliver financial results, and a deep familiarity with the technology and education space. Linda is the perfect fit.” Zecher says “I look forward to combining […]