New Leadership for Ithaka S+R: Catharine (“Cappy”) Bond Hill Stepping Down as Managing Director on January 1, 2026, Martin Kurzweil to Assume the Role

From an Ithaka S+R Post by Kevin Guthrie, Ithaka President:

I’m excited to announce a leadership transition that sets the stage for Ithaka S+R’s next era of impact. On December 31, 2025, Catharine (“Cappy”) Bond Hill will step down as managing director after nine transformative years. On January 1, 2026, Martin Kurzweil, currently vice president at Ithaka S+R, will assume the role of managing director.

Cappy has shaped Ithaka S+R, grown its reach, and raised its national profile and impact. I’m delighted she will remain with us as a senior advisor, contributing her expertise and voice on the value of higher education and the policies that can strengthen it.

Ithaka S+R, under Martin’s leadership, will continue to further ITHAKA’s enduring mission to improve access to education and knowledge, through its work to help colleges and universities, libraries, publishers, policymakers, and philanthropies navigate economic and technological change, connect people to opportunity, and accelerate the creation, preservation, and communication of knowledge. Martin has worked alongside Cappy and therefore is well positioned to build on the many successes of Cappy’s tenure. He brings the leadership and results-driven focus that will carry us forward to even further mission impact.

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