Nader F. Darehshori
Chief Executive Officer at Aptius Education, Inc.
Profile
Nader is the former CEO of Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company.
Under Nader’s leadership, Houghton grew from $400 million in revenues to more than $1 billion.
As CEO of Houghton Mifflin, Nader acquired McDougal Littell, D.C.
Heath, and DLM Worldwide, in each case retaining management and staff as well as the
companies’ proven brand names, and accelerating their growth.
He spun INSO off as an IPO, bringing Houghton Mifflin almost $200 million in profit from a $17 million investment.
He also engineered the sale of the company in 2002 for $2.2 billion to Vivendi Universal.
Nader co-founded Cambium Learning in 2003 and grew it in three years to more than $100 million in revenue.
The company was sold to Veronis Suhler in March 2007.
Nader’s deep knowledge of the publishing industry is a valuable resource for Back Bay Group and its affiliates in sector analysis and education strategic plays.
He actively advises the company on a broad spectrum of industry related issues including: corporate governance, management best practices, strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, alliances and finance.
Nader has served as director on many public and private company boards including State Street Bank and others.
Nader F. Darehshori active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | Director/Board Member | - |
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. provides treatment to cancer patients and also researches new cancer diagnostics, treatments, and preventions. The firm's patients receive treatment through its cancer centers operated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The company was founded by Sidney Farber in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Massachusetts Business Roundtable | Director/Board Member | - |
| Aptius Education, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Back Bay Management Consulting Group, Inc.
 Back Bay Management Consulting Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Back Bay Management Consulting Group, Inc. (Back Bay Group) provides management consulting services. The company was founded by Ali Malihi and Robert Fein in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Nader F. Darehshori
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-30 |
Cambium Learning, Inc.
 Cambium Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cambium Learning, Inc. provides educational services. It also provides research, instructional materials, and technology services. The company was founded by David F. Cappellucci, George A. Logue and Nader F. Darehshor in 2002 and is headquartered in Natick, MA | Founder | 2006-12-31 |
| WGHB Boston | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.
 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Chairman | 1999-12-31 |
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Training of Nader F. Darehshori
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
| Suffolk University | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Aviva USA Corp.
 Aviva USA Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Aviva USA Corp. provides fixed indexed annuity and life insurance products in the United States. The company was registered in June 30, 1996 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA. | Finance |
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. provides treatment to cancer patients and also researches new cancer diagnostics, treatments, and preventions. The firm's patients receive treatment through its cancer centers operated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The company was founded by Sidney Farber in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Health Services |
TANENBAUM Center for Interreligious Understanding
 TANENBAUM Center for Interreligious Understanding Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services TANENBAUM Center for Interreligious Understanding promotes mutual respect with practical programs that bridge religious difference and combat prejudice in schools, workplaces, health care settings and areas of armed conflict. It designs trainings and educational resources to change the way people treat one another and to celebrate the richness of country’s diversity. The company was founded by Georgette F. Bennett in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| The Massachusetts Business Roundtable | |
| Aptius Education, Inc. | |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Cambium Learning, Inc.
Cambium Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cambium Learning, Inc. provides educational services. It also provides research, instructional materials, and technology services. The company was founded by David F. Cappellucci, George A. Logue and Nader F. Darehshor in 2002 and is headquartered in Natick, MA | Commercial Services |
Novium Learning, Inc.
 Novium Learning, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Novium Learning, Inc. engages in the publishing company. It provides learning services and instructional services for career and worklife advancement. The company was founded by Nader F. Darehshori and Walter Anderson and is headquartered in Wellesley, MA. | Commercial Services |
| WGHB Boston | |
Back Bay Management Consulting Group, Inc.
Back Bay Management Consulting Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Back Bay Management Consulting Group, Inc. (Back Bay Group) provides management consulting services. The company was founded by Ali Malihi and Robert Fein in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
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