Jeff Wellington has been named Vice President, Group Publisher for the Meredith Parents Network. Wellington succeeds Brian Kightlinger, who was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Sales of Meredith’s National Media Group on Monday. Wellington comes to Meredith from Scholastic, where he served as Publisher of Scholastic Parent & Child.

“Jeff’s background and experience with providing creative multi-platform integrated marketing  solutions for clients will be a huge asset as we continue to enhance and expand the Parents Network media footprint,” said Carey Witmer, Executive Vice President, President, Meredith Parents Network.

Wellington begins at Meredith on April 9 and will report to Carey Witmer, Executive Vice President, Publisher, The Parents Network.