Connecting innovative education organizations with transformative industry leaders
Our specialized education practice has placed 250+ C-suite executives across K-12, higher education, EdTech companies, and corporate learning organizations, from high-growth startups to established educational institutions.
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The education landscape demands leaders who can navigate digital transformation while building student-centered organizations.
Our education practice combines deep industry knowledge with proprietary assessment methodologies to identify executives who possess both educational insights and transformational leadership capabilities. We understand the unique challenges facing educational institutions and EdTech companies in today's rapidly evolving learning environment.
Our researchers have backgrounds in educational administration, instructional design, and EdTech development, enabling meaningful assessment of leadership candidates who can drive educational innovation.
Specialized in identifying leaders who can drive digital transformation and implement innovative learning technologies across educational organizations.
Access to education executives across North America, Europe, and Asia, with particular strength in emerging educational markets and innovative learning models.
The CXO Hire team found us a President who transformed our traditional university into a digital-first institution in just 24 months, dramatically increasing enrollment and student success rates.
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We partner with universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions to identify leaders who can navigate changing student demographics, implement innovative learning models, and drive institutional transformation while maintaining academic excellence.
Challenge: Regional university facing declining enrollment and financial challenges
Solution: Placed President with experience in institutional transformation
Result: Increased enrollment by 22%, improved retention rates by 15%, and achieved financial stability within 3 years
We work with K-12 school districts, charter networks, and independent schools to identify leaders who can drive educational innovation, improve student outcomes, and build strong school cultures while navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Challenge: Urban school district with persistently low achievement scores
Solution: Placed Superintendent with track record of improving student outcomes
Result: Increased graduation rates by 18%, improved test scores across all grade levels, and implemented successful 1:1 technology program
We partner with educational technology companies to identify leaders who can drive product innovation, scale operations, and build effective go-to-market strategies while maintaining a deep understanding of educational outcomes and stakeholder needs.
Challenge: EdTech startup needed to scale from pilot to national implementation
Solution: Placed CEO with experience scaling educational products
Result: Grew from 50 schools to 2,000+ in 18 months, secured Series B funding of $30M, and demonstrated significant learning outcome improvements
We work with corporations and learning & development organizations to identify leaders who can build effective talent development strategies, implement innovative learning technologies, and align learning initiatives with business outcomes.
Challenge: Global company needed to transform traditional training into digital-first learning experience
Solution: Placed CLO with experience in digital learning transformation
Result: Reduced training costs by 40%, increased learning engagement by 85%, and improved skill development metrics across the organization
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