Welcoming Patrick Supanc as Coursera’s New Chief Product Officer

By Greg Hart, Coursera CEO

I’m excited to announce that Patrick Supanc has joined Coursera as our new Chief Product Officer, beginning at the moment.

Patrick brings a wealth of expertise, combining a deep understanding of buyer wants with a confirmed observe file of driving innovation and enterprise influence. 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 expertise and training makes him the best chief to drive product technique and ship revolutionary experiences for learners, companions, and clients 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 latest 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 staff, we’re excited to proceed constructing on this momentum — delivering revolutionary studying experiences and creating extra alternatives for our world group. Please be part of me in welcoming Patrick as we work collectively to form the way forward for studying.