Leadership Team

Atul Goel is President of Continuum and KGL, where he leads global content services and business growth. A global business and technology executive with more than three decades of experience, he has built and led organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, and India, with responsibilities spanning P&L management, strategy, technology, M&A, and customer relationships.

A technologist by background, Atul has spent his career navigating major industry transitions, from digital publishing and global delivery models to automation, AI-enabled workflows, and emerging models for content creation and monetization.

Before joining KGL, he was President of Cenveo Publisher Services and held senior technology and operations roles at Cenveo and Cadmus Communications. He holds an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MS in Technology from Pittsburg State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Poona, India.

Mary Beth Burns serves as Chief Financial Officer for Continuum and KGL, leading financial strategy and planning across manufacturing, publishing, and global operations. Her work supports operational performance, disciplined financial management, and sustainable business growth.

Throughout her career, Mary Beth has held leadership roles spanning finance, compliance, and operations, working closely with executive teams to align financial planning with business priorities, improve efficiency, and support long-term performance.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting) and History from Saint Mary’s College and an MBA from Indiana University South Bend.

Adrian Stanley is Chief Business Development Officer at KGL, where he leads global growth initiatives across editorial services, technology platforms, and AI-enabled publishing solutions. His work focuses on the intersection of technology, innovation, and evolving business models within scholarly publishing and communications.

Adrian is a Past President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing and a former Associate Editor of Learned Publishing. He was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his contributions to mentoring and STEM education.

Earlier in his career, Adrian held senior leadership roles at Digital Science, JMIR Publications, and The Charlesworth Group and led Adrian Stanley Consulting, advising publishers, funders, startups, and research organizations on strategy, partnerships, and innovation.

Debbie McClanahan serves as Senior Vice President, Journal Publishing Operations, leading editorial and production teams that support a broad portfolio of nonprofit and commercial publishing partners. Her career in scholarly and professional publishing spans editorial operations, production management, customer service, quality, and client relations.

Debbie spent much of her career with Cenveo Publisher Services and its predecessor organizations, Cadmus and Waverly Press. She also served as Director of Production for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, overseeing more than 200 journals. She has led numerous large-scale outsourcing transitions and operational transformation initiatives designed to improve efficiency and service delivery.

She holds a BA in English and Economics from George Mason University.

Cara Rivera is Senior Vice President, Consulting and Editorial Solutions at KGL, where she leads the company’s consulting, editorial, and publications management businesses.

She advises scholarly societies, publishers, and research organizations on journal and portfolio strategy, business models, editorial and peer review strategy, research integrity, and technology-enabled workflows. She also provides executive leadership for KGL’s peer review, editorial office, and research integrity services.

Cara co-founded Kaufman Wills Fusting & Company in 2000 and served as Managing Director until its acquisition by KGL in 2021. Earlier in her career, she held management, editorial, and marketing roles with commercial and association publishers. She earned a BA in English with high honors from Carleton College and an MBA in Marketing and Market Research from DePaul University.

Waseem Andrabi is Senior Vice President, Learning Solutions at KGL, where he provides strategic and operational leadership across the company’s books, education, and learning businesses. With more than two decades of experience in publishing and learning, he combines commercial strategy, operational leadership, and industry expertise to drive growth, strengthen client partnerships, and develop high-quality print and digital solutions.

His experience spans business development, client strategy, publishing operations, solution and workflow design, digital transformation, and team leadership. His current focus includes the use of technology, AI, automation, and accessibility to improve publishing and learning products, streamline workflows, and deliver stronger outcomes for clients and learners.

He holds a BS in Economics from Delhi University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

Dr. Hong Zhou is Vice President, Product Management at KGL, where he leads product strategy and AI innovation for solutions serving researchers, librarians, and publishers. Previously, he was Senior Director of AI Product & Innovation at Wiley, where he helped shape AI ethics principles and led development of an AI-driven paper-mill detection tool that received the 2025 Silver SSP EPIC Award for Excellence in Research Integrity Tools.

Dr. Zhou holds a PhD in 3D Modeling with AI from Aberystwyth University and an MBA in Digital Transformation from the University of Oxford. He is a COPE Advisor, a Scholarly Kitchen Chef, and Co-Chair of the ALPSP AI Special Interest Group. He also serves as a member of the STM Future Lab and as a Distinguished Expert at China’s National Key Laboratory of Knowledge Mining for Medical Journals.

José Fossi is a co-founder of PubFactory and provides strategic and operational leadership for KGL’s hosting business. He works closely with scholarly publishing clients and leads efforts to strengthen operational processes and increase the platform’s scalability.

Previously, José served as CEO of iFactory and General Manager of PubFactory, providing strategic and operational oversight as the platform developed into a full-featured online publishing solution supporting multiple content types.

José holds a BA in English and Spanish from Université Paris Cité.

Simon Boisseau is Vice President, Publisher Market Development at KGL, where he focuses on international growth, publisher partnerships, and market development. He has more than 25 years of experience in scholarly publishing.

Simon joined Accucoms in 2012 as Director of Institutional Sales and became Managing Director in 2020, leading the business through changing publishing models, global market disruption, and its subsequent acquisition. Before joining Accucoms, he held roles at Pharmaceutical Press, Hodder Arnold, and Future Science Group. His international experience spans academic, government, and corporate markets.

Laurie Burger leads Human Resources operations for KGL in the United States and provides HR leadership for Continuum and several Sheridan print facilities within CJK Group. Before joining KGL, she spent more than 21 years in HR leadership roles at Cenveo Publisher Services, most recently serving as Regional HR Manager for its content and print divisions.

Throughout her career, Laurie has partnered with business leaders on organizational development, employee development, and alignment of workforce strategy with business objectives.

She holds a BA in Psychology from William & Mary and earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in 1997. She also served for six years on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

As Director, Marketing at KGL, Mike Groth leads marketing strategy and execution across digital, social media, conferences, advertising, and public relations. He brings 30 years of marketing experience in scholarly publishing, including previous roles at Cenveo Publisher Services, Emerald, Ingenta, NEJM Group, and Wolters Kluwer.

Mike holds a volunteer leadership role with the Society for Scholarly Publishing and has presented at events organized by the Society for Scholarly Publishing, American Marketing Association, American Library Association, and Electronic Resources and Libraries, as well as at the Charleston Conference and Frankfurt Book Fair. He has written and spoken on market trends, library budgets, research impact, user experience, emerging markets, and AI in publishing.

Mike holds a BS in Communications from Boston University and an MBA from Northeastern University.

Rajeev Barowalia joined KGL in 2008 through predecessor Cenveo Publisher Services and leads the company’s rich media and digital services teams. He brings more than 20 years of experience in e-learning, localization, and digital content development, with previous leadership roles at NIIT, Lionbridge Technologies, and Tata Interactive Systems.

Before joining KGL, Rajeev was a founding member of Praxis Technologies, where he built a 300-person team focused on rich media content development.

Rajeev holds a BS in Engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Francis Xavier joined KGL in 2004 through predecessor Cenveo Publisher Services to lead production operations in Chennai. He has contributed to the development of KGL’s technology and workflow solutions, including the Smart Publish™ platform.

Francis brings more than 25 years of experience in print and publishing, spanning engineering, international customer service, quality, training, and operations management. Earlier in his career, he worked with Coronation Litho Works, Macmillan India, Thomson Digital, and Times Publishing Group in Singapore, supporting publishers including Time Inc., McGraw-Hill, Newsweek, and Fortune.

He holds a Diploma in Printing and a degree in Printing Engineering and Graphic Communications.

Sandeep Kapoor leads KGL’s offshore book production services and has more than 25 years of publishing experience. He has built production teams and managed the transition of publishing programs to KGL’s operations in India.

His experience spans STM, higher education, and PreK–12 publishing, with previous roles at Cenveo Publisher Services, PreMediaGlobal, and Aptara. He has contributed to the analysis, design, and development of workflow tools that improve productivity, quality, and operational consistency.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Delhi University, a postgraduate diploma in Software Applications from IMT Ghaziabad, and a postgraduate diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis, Pune.

Anuradha Bhardwaj joined KGL in 2011 through predecessor Cenveo Publisher Services and leads Human Resources and support functions across KGL’s India operations. She has helped integrate HR practices across the company’s India locations, establish standardized and scalable policies, and improve access to HR and quality documentation through shared digital systems.

Her responsibilities also include oversight of quality and compliance certifications across KGL’s India operations, including ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001.

Before joining KGL, Anuradha held HR leadership roles with several organizations in India. She holds a degree from Delhi University and an MBA in Human Resources and Insurance from Amity University and has completed Six Sigma Green Belt training.

Praful Karandikar is a Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting across major Indian and multinational organizations. As Director, Finance for KGL India, he oversees accounting, financial planning, cash flow management, management reporting, statutory and internal audits, taxation, and business planning.

Earlier in his career, Praful held finance roles with organizations within the Garware, Birla, Tata, and ALLTEL groups.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a qualified Chartered Accountant in India.