Degreed Elevates Max Wessel as Co-CEO to Drive Operational Excellence
June 27 2024 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Degreed, the global learning platform for workforce learning and
skills development, is pleased to announce the appointment of Max
Wessel as Co-CEO with Co-founder David Blake, effective
immediately. In this role, Max will oversee the company’s
end-to-end operations, focusing on enhancing operational
efficiency, driving product and technology innovation, and meeting
customer needs.
Wessel joined Degreed as President in February 2024 and has
since made a significant impact on the company’s product roadmap
and customer focus. His deep engagement and energy in day-to-day
operations have bolstered Degreed’s reputation for innovation and
excellence in learning and skills development. Recognizing Wessel’s
invaluable contributions, Blake and the Degreed Board have elevated
him to Co-CEO.
“Max has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and
vision,” said Blake. “His operational acumen and dedication to our
mission make him the perfect fit for this role and partner to
myself. Together, we will drive Degreed’s growth and innovation,
delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.”
“The world is changing rapidly, and Degreed’s customers trust us
to help facilitate the workforce transformation required to keep
up,” said Wessel. “I am deeply honored to continue this journey
with David to empower our customers to pinpoint the skills of their
employees, deliver personalized learning experiences, and
strategically develop their workforces to achieve business
goals.”
Blake will increase his focus on the product and advance the
company's long-term vision, including fostering innovation with
partners and customers to benefit from Degreed’s mission to
“jailbreak the degree” so that all skills are recognized,
regardless of how they are acquired.
About Degreed
Degreed is a learning experience platform powered by data-driven
skill development. Degreed enables organizations to collect,
understand, and build skills to develop a workforce that’s ready
for anything. To learn more about Degreed, visit
www.degreed.com.
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