LANHAM, Md., Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ:
TWOU), a global leader in education technology, today announced
that Greg Peters will join its Board
of Directors – his first public company board seat – effective
March 15, 2018. As Chief Product
Officer of Netflix, Peters has global responsibility for leading
the teams that design, build, and optimize the Netflix experience.
An accomplished engineer and successful entrepreneur, Peters joined
Netflix nearly a decade ago to help build and scale its streaming
service. In the years since, he has taken on increasingly senior
management roles as Netflix's product, technology, and content
strategy have rapidly evolved and scaled internationally, including
overseeing the startup of Netflix Japan in Tokyo.
"2U is a purpose-driven company that speaks to my personal and
professional passion for technology, innovation, and education,"
Peters said. "I am excited about joining the board of a company
that is delivering life-changing student outcomes while
transforming the future of higher education globally."
"Greg has already left an indelible impact on Netflix and, more
importantly, on how the world now experiences and consumes
content," 2U Co-Founder and CEO Christopher "Chip" Paucek said. "As
we enter a new phase of global growth and scale, having Greg's
technology and product expertise, as well as his leadership and
international experience, on our board will be strategically
invaluable to 2U."
Peters joins the 2U Board on the heels of the company's recent
announcement of an exclusive, global partnership with WeWork, which
includes the licensing of Flatiron School's Learn.co technology.
Once integrated into 2U's proprietary learning platform, Learn.co
will fundamentally enhance the teaching and learning experience in
2U-powered programs around the globe.
Prior to joining Netflix, Peters was senior vice president of
consumer electronics products for Macrovision Solutions Corp. He
also held senior positions at Mediabolic, Inc., Red Hat Network,
and Wine.com. Peters has a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from
Yale University and began his career
building satellites for the U.S. Government.
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
Molly
Greenberg, 2U, Inc.
mgreenberg@2U.com
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