Rob C. Appointed as Vice President at Scholastic
Rob C. joins Scholastic as Vice President, Sales & Operations Planning, bringing more than two decades of experience, including 19 years at Disney Publishing Worldwide.
The Move
- New role
- Vice President, Sales & Operations Planning
- Company
- Scholastic
- Previously
- Director, Operational Planning, Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Announced
- November 5, 2026
By the Numbers: Scholastic
- Years at Disney Publishing Worldwide
- 19
- Years of experience
- 21
- Sales team
- 968
- Employees
- 9,607
Data: Crustdata, as of November 5, 2026
Scholastic has appointed Rob C. as Vice President, Sales & Operations Planning, adding a seasoned planning leader to the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. The appointment brings more than two decades of experience to the role, including 19 years at Disney Publishing Worldwide, where C. rose to Director, Operational Planning.
Career Highlights
The move follows a steady climb at Disney Publishing Worldwide, where C. joined as Senior Financial Analyst in 2007 and was promoted to Director, Operational Planning in 2022. Along the way, they served as Finance Manager; Senior Manager, Retail Analytics & Category Insights; and Senior Manager, Inventory, building expertise across finance, retail analytics and inventory planning.
That foundation began at Coca-Cola Enterprises, where C. advanced from CMA Financial Analyst to Senior CMA Financial Analyst after starting their career in 2005. They hold a BS in Accounting/Business from State University of New York at Plattsburgh, according to Crustdata people data.
Why It Matters For Scholastic
Founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York, Scholastic is a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and a producer of children's media, with 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries. A business of that reach depends on careful planning, and it is growing: Crustdata company data shows the company employs 9,607 people, up 5.4% over 12 months, while its Operations team of 1,232 grew 8.8% in the same period.
Growth Through Acquisition
Scholastic continues to broaden its publishing and media business through acquisitions. The company announced a deal for Cottage Door Press on September 29, 2026, building on its March 2024 deal for 9 Story Media Group.
What's Next
Starting in November 2026, C. leads sales and operations planning, partnering with a Sales organization of 968 people that grew 4.3% over the past year and welcomed 29 joiners. The appointment further strengthens a commercial leadership team that recently added a Chief Revenue Officer in April 2026 and a Regional Director of Sales Southwest in September 2026.
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Questions and Answers
Who is the new Vice President, Sales & Operations Planning at Scholastic?
Rob C. has been appointed Vice President, Sales & Operations Planning at Scholastic, starting in November 2026, and brings more than two decades of experience to the role.
What is Rob C.'s background?
C. spent 19 years at Disney Publishing Worldwide, rising from Senior Financial Analyst to Director, Operational Planning. Earlier roles include Senior CMA Financial Analyst at Coca-Cola Enterprises, and they hold a BS in Accounting/Business from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
What does Scholastic do?
Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leading provider of core literacy curriculum. Founded in 1920, it has 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries.
· people and company records, retrieved November 5, 2026. Source: Crustdata.