SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) today announced the appointment of
John Semel to the position of EVP,
Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to CEO Andrew Clark. Mr. Semel will lead the execution
of the company's merger and acquisitions strategy, working with
business units and corporate functions on industry research and
analysis, along with financial evaluation and modeling for merger
and acquisition opportunities through the integration
process.
"John has a strong background in strategy and business
development that will serve Bridgepoint well as we continue our
transformation to an education technology services company. His
experience developing strategies that drive growth for
organizations in the education industry, along with his investment
and acquisition expertise, will help us meet our strategic
objectives," said Bridgepoint CEO Andrew
Clark.
Mr. Semel has spent more than two decades at the intersection of
traditional media, education and technology. He was most recently
interim Chief Strategy Officer of Apollo-backed Mood Media, where
he drove strategic planning, strategic partnerships, and product
development for new revenue sources. Prior to Mood, he was the
Chief Strategy Officer of John Wiley and Sons. During his eight
years at Wiley, Mr. Semel developed and led strategy, helping to
build their online education business, Wiley Solutions. Over his
career, he has held senior strategy and principal investment roles
for MTV Networks, The Hearst Corporation, Everger Investment
Associates, and PRIMEDIA. He began his career at JP Morgan and
Company as an analyst and then associate in Equity Capital Markets
and Syndicate before moving on to High Yield Capital Markets and
Syndicate. He holds a B.A. in Greek and Latin from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience through programs, technologies, and
resources representing a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Lauren Coartney at 858.513.9240 x11636.
Contact: Lauren Coartney
Lauren.coartney@bpiedu.com
858.513.9240 x11636
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