LANHAM, Md., April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ:
TWOU), a leader in partnering with colleges and universities to
deliver the world's best digital education, announced today that
education industry leader, Russell "Rusty" Greiff will join 2U as
senior vice president and regional general manager.
In his new role, Greiff will oversee a number of 2U client
partnerships including directly overseeing 2U's new partnership
with Vanderbilt's Peabody College of Education and Human Development.
2U has partnered with Peabody to
deliver an online Master of Education in School Counseling and an
online Doctorate in Education in Leadership and Learning in
Organizations. Greiff will report to Jason "JZ" Zocks, 2U executive
vice president of program management.
"We're truly fortunate to bring Rusty aboard, whose deep
experience and thought leadership in the realms of education
innovation, government and entrepreneurship will bring immediate
value to 2U and our university partners," said Christopher "Chip"
Paucek, co-founder and CEO of 2U.
"Much of my passion and work has been focused on building and
leveraging innovative platforms to transform how we learn and
become more connected, thoughtful and productive citizens," said
Rusty Greiff, senior vice president
and regional general manager at 2U. "I could not be more excited to
work with 2U and its dynamic team, higher-ed leaders and university
partners to create this impact globally."
Most recently, Greiff served as managing director and general
partner at 1776, a global innovation incubator and venture fund.
Greiff will remain a partner in 1776's
Seed Fund and serve as a senior advisor to 1776 on global
innovation and edtech initiatives. While at 1776, Greiff
expanded 1776's global strategy, oversaw 1776's global education
platform of over 100 edtech companies, and lead its innovation work
with university presidents and provosts. Greiff also headed 1776's venture
investments in leading edtech companies in higher-ed workforce
development. Previously, Greiff was a co-founder, chief
strategy and development officer, and board executive at Grockit,
which was acquired by Kaplan, Inc. in 2013, as well as Learnist,
Inc. a leading curation platform. Greiff has held senior
executive roles at Educate, Inc., and USA Networks, Inc. (now IAC/InterActiveCorp),
as well as the Office of the Minority Leader and Democratic
Steering & Coordination Committee, U.S. Senate; and the
Corporation for National and Community Service during President
Clinton's first term.
Greiff is a frequent speaker, public contributor and panelist on
higher education innovation and entrepreneurship, who serves as a
senior advisor or board member to multiple venture funds, national
non-profits, academic institutions, foundations, and edtech
companies. He is a former Coro Fellow in Leadership, holds a B.A.
from Washington University in
St. Louis, an MBA from
Harvard Business School and has
completed coursework at London School of
Economics.
About 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U partners with great
colleges and universities to build what we believe is the world's
best digital education. Our platform provides a comprehensive
fusion of technology, services and data architecture to transform
high-quality and rigorous campus-based universities into the best
digital versions of themselves. 2U's No Back Row® approach allows
qualified students and working professionals around the world to
experience a first-rate university education and successful
outcomes. To learn more, visit 2U.com.
Media Contact:
Shirley
Chow
schow@2U.com
Investor Contact:
Ed
Goodwin
egoodwin@2U.com
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