Scholastic names Disney, Kate Spade alum to new marketing role

Children's publishing, education and media company Scholastic has named one of its board members, Mary Beech, to the newly created role of chief marketing and transformation officer. Beech, who has been an independent director on New York City-based Scholastic's board since 2018, will help the company leverage data and technology investments to better serve educators, caregivers and children. She will resign from the board and join the leadership team Jan. 1, reporting directly to Scholastic…