Tom Wyatt CEO

Our Leadership Team

Tom Wyatt

Tom Wyatt

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

As CEO, Tom has transformed the company, leading the organization to significant occupancy, top-line and bottom-line growth, and the highest standards of excellence in education. His focus on culture is marked by record-high levels of employee and customer engagement.

Tom’s career spans more than 40 years of leading successful public and privately held consumer brands.

Tony Amandi

Tony Amandi

Chief Financial Officer

Tony leads the accounting, treasury, control, internal audit, tax and risk, external reporting, finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), information systems, litigation, and procurement functions. Prior to his promotion to CFO in June of 2019, Tony served as the senior vice president of KinderCare’s FP&A organization and was previously corporate controller.

Jessica Harrah

Jessica Harrah

Chief People Officer

Jessica’s commitment to improving access to child care for working families and elevating the status of teachers informed her decision to work in early childhood education. Since joining KinderCare® in 2005, Jessica has held numerous roles within the company, including senior vice president of Human Resources, senior associate council, and staff attorney. She currently leads all HR operations.

Jeff Spiegel

Jeff Spiegel

Chief Brand Officer

Jeff is responsible for the overall brand experience for KinderCare’s customers and leads all aspects of the company’s marketing and communications, including brand marketing, content and creative development, digital marketing, and corporate communications. Jeff also oversees the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.

Michael Canavin

Michael Canavin

President, KinderCare® Learning Centers

Since joining KinderCare Learning Companies® in 2015, Michael has held several roles, including regional vice president and senior vice president for KinderCare Learning Centers®, before moving into his current role in 2022.

Dan Figursk

Dan Figurski

President, KinderCare Learning Companies for Employers and Champions

Dan’s career spans over 20 years in sales, marketing, and business management. Under his leadership, Champions has grown significantly, providing more children with exceptional learning experiences rooted in authentic engagement and care. He also leads KinderCare’s employer-sponsored child care solutions, helping companies support their working families with meaningful benefits.