Background
Jovanovich, Peter William was born on February 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of William Illya and Martha Evelyn Jovanovich.
Jovanovich, Peter William was born on February 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of William Illya and Martha Evelyn Jovanovich.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1972.
Director trade department Macmillan Public Company, New York City, 1977-1978, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Incorporated, New York York City, 1980-1983, executive vice president San Diego, 1985-1989. President, Chief Executive Officer Orlando, Florida, 1989-1992. Managing director Academy Press, London, England, 1983-1984, president Associated Press Journals England, 1984-1985.
President, Chief Executive Officer Macmillan/McGraw Hill School Public Company, New York City, 1992-1999. President educational and professional group McGraw Hill Companies. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Addison Wesley Longman, Reading, Master of Arts.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Personal Education, Upper Sadle River, 1999—2005. Director Pearson Public, since 2005. Member board Association American Public.
Chairman board Alfred Harcourt Foundation.
Married Robin Adair Thrush, February 14, 1976. Children– Nicholas, William.