American Public Education appoints Shira Goodman to board of directors
American Public Education, Inc. has added former Staples CEO Shira Goodman to its board of directors. Additionally, the firm named James Kenigsberg as its permanent Chief Innovation and Technology Officer.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has announced the appointment of Shira Goodman to its board of directors. Goodman, who previously served as the CEO of office supply retailer Staples, joins the board with an emphasis on corporate governance and strategic leadership experience.
In a related move, APEI confirmed the appointment of James Kenigsberg as its permanent Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. Kenigsberg had been serving in the position on an interim basis. His transition to a permanent role signals the company's focus on maintaining its current trajectory in digital education services.
The organizational changes come as the company continues to navigate the evolving higher education sector. These leadership updates are intended to stabilize the firm's technological roadmap and strengthen its board-level oversight.