Leadership & Pay ·
American Public Education appoints former Staples CEO Shira Goodman to its board of directors
APEIAmerican Public Education Inc
The Board of Directors appointed Shira Goodman as a director effective October 27, 2026. She joins the Audit Committee and Management Development and Compensation Committee. Her appointment fills the vacancy left by James Kenigsberg, who transitions from the board to serve permanently as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. Goodman brings extensive executive leadership experience, including her tenure as CEO of Staples. American Public Education operates higher education institutions serving approximately 109,000 students.