By Greg Hart, Coursera CEO
I’m excited to announce that Patrick Supanc has joined Coursera as our new Chief Product Officer, beginning in the present day.
Patrick brings a wealth of expertise, combining a deep understanding of buyer wants with a confirmed observe report of driving innovation and enterprise affect. Over almost ten years at Amazon, he helped scale merchandise like Prime, Amazon Hub, and Kindle, and earlier than that, he led digital studying improvements at Pearson and Blackboard. His background in each know-how and training makes him the perfect chief to drive product technique and ship modern experiences for learners, companions, and prospects worldwide.
Patrick holds an AB in Public and Worldwide Affairs from Princeton College and a Grasp of Public Coverage in Political and Financial Growth from Harvard Kennedy Faculty.
I additionally wish to acknowledge the distinctive work of our product and engineering groups, whose dedication and innovation have pushed Coursera’s momentum over the previous yr. From the launch of AI translations, Coursera Coach, and Course Builder — simply months after ChatGPT’s launch — to our current introductions of AI-dubbed programs and career-based discovery, their contributions have helped Coursera ship world-class studying experiences at scale.
As we broaden our management workforce, we’re excited to proceed constructing on this momentum — delivering modern studying experiences and creating extra alternatives for our international group. Please be a part of me in welcoming Patrick as we work collectively to form the way forward for studying.
