APEI Appoints James Kenigsberg as Interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) has appointed James Kenigsberg as interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. Kenigsberg, who will step down from APEI's Board of Directors for this role, brings over 20 years of experience in education technology leadership, including his role as founding CTO at 2U, Inc. from 2008 to 2022.
The appointment aligns with APEI's strategic transformation into a data-first, AI-enabled institution. In his new position, Kenigsberg will lead the integration of AI and data across various operational areas, focusing on improving access and outcomes for military, nursing, and service-minded learners across APEI's educational institutions: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) ha nominato James Kenigsberg come Chief Innovation and Technology Officer ad interim. Kenigsberg, che per assumere questo incarico lascerà il Consiglio di Amministrazione di APEI, vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership nel campo delle tecnologie per l'istruzione, incluso il ruolo di CTO fondatore di 2U, Inc. dal 2008 al 2022.
La nomina è coerente con la trasformazione strategica di APEI in un'istituzione orientata ai dati e potenziata dall'IA. Nel suo nuovo ruolo Kenigsberg guiderà l'integrazione di IA e dati nelle diverse aree operative, con l'obiettivo di migliorare l'accesso e i risultati per gli studenti militari, di infermieristica e con vocazione al servizio presso le istituzioni di APEI: American Public University System, Rasmussen University e Hondros College of Nursing.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) ha nombrado a James Kenigsberg director interino de Innovación y Tecnología. Kenigsberg, que dejará la Junta Directiva de APEI para asumir este cargo, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo de tecnología educativa, incluido su papel como CTO fundador en 2U, Inc. entre 2008 y 2022.
El nombramiento se alinea con la transformación estratégica de APEI hacia una institución centrada en los datos y potenciada por la IA. En su nuevo puesto Kenigsberg liderará la integración de la IA y los datos en distintas áreas operativas, enfocándose en mejorar el acceso y los resultados para aprendices militares, de enfermería y con vocación de servicio en las instituciones educativas de APEI: American Public University System, Rasmussen University y Hondros College of Nursing.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI)는 James Kenigsberg을 임시 최고혁신·기술책임자(Chief Innovation and Technology Officer)로 임명했습니다. Kenigsberg는 이 직책을 맡기 위해 APEI 이사회에서 물러날 예정이며, 2008년부터 2022년까지 2U, Inc.의 설립 CTO를 포함해 교육 기술 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 APEI가 데이터 중심의 AI 기반 기관으로 전략적 전환을 추진하는 것과 일치합니다. Kenigsberg는 새 직책에서 AI와 데이터를 다양한 운영 영역에 통합해 군인, 간호학생 및 봉사 정신을 가진 학습자들의 접근성과 학습 성과를 개선하는 데 주력할 예정입니다. 적용 대상 기관은 American Public University System, Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing입니다.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) a nommé James Kenigsberg directeur intérimaire de l'Innovation et de la Technologie. Kenigsberg, qui quittera le conseil d'administration d'APEI pour occuper ce poste, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la direction des technologies éducatives, notamment en tant que CTO fondateur de 2U, Inc. de 2008 à 2022.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la transformation stratégique d'APEI vers une institution axée sur les données et propulsée par l'IA. Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, Kenigsberg dirigera l'intégration de l'IA et des données dans les différentes activités opérationnelles, en visant à améliorer l'accès et les résultats pour les apprenants militaires, en soins infirmiers et engagés au service des autres au sein des établissements d'APEI : American Public University System, Rasmussen University et Hondros College of Nursing.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) hat James Kenigsberg zum Interimsleiter für Innovation und Technologie ernannt. Kenigsberg, der für diese Aufgabe aus dem Verwaltungsrat von APEI zurücktreten wird, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in führenden Positionen im Bereich Bildungstechnologie mit, darunter seine Tätigkeit als Gründungs-CTO von 2U, Inc. von 2008 bis 2022.
Die Bestellung steht im Einklang mit APEIs strategischer Transformation zu einer datengetriebenen, KI-gestützten Einrichtung. In seiner neuen Funktion wird Kenigsberg die Integration von KI und Daten in verschiedene operative Bereiche leiten, mit dem Ziel, den Zugang und die Ergebnisse für militärische Lernende, Pflegekräfte und dienstorientierte Studierende an den Bildungseinrichtungen von APEI — American Public University System, Rasmussen University und Hondros College of Nursing — zu verbessern.
- Appointment of experienced technology leader with over 20 years in education technology
- Strategic focus on AI and data integration to improve educational outcomes
- Leader's proven track record in scaling educational technology (2U growth from startup to global leader)
- Interim nature of the appointment indicates temporary leadership
- Loss of Kenigsberg's position on Board of Directors reduces independent oversight
"We are thrilled to welcome James Kenigsberg as our interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer," said Angela Selden, President and CEO of APEI. "He has proven to be an invaluable resource on our Board of Directors, and his leadership and experience will be instrumental as we expand access and improve outcomes for those who serve and lead in their communities."
Kenigsberg will be stepping away from his service as a member of the APEI Board of Directors in order to focus on this important interim executive role. He brings more than two decades of experience leading technology strategies in education. As the founding Chief Technology Officer at 2U, Inc., he helped scale the company from a startup in 2008 to a global edtech leader until 2022 when he stepped away to serve as strategic advisor to Udemy, Andela, and a number of other high-growth startups and education-focused companies, including APEI.
"I am honored to join the APEI executive team to focus on building intelligent systems powered by AI and data that truly understand and support the learner," said James Kenigsberg. "Education becomes a catalyst for their growth and for the lives and communities they dedicate themselves to serving when we meet service-minded individuals where they are."
Kenigsberg's track record in building scalable, student-focused technology solutions aligns closely with APEI's vision. In this new role, Kenigsberg will lead the integration of AI and data across admissions, academic operations, career pathways, and learner support.
About American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 88,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education.
Rasmussen University is a 125-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 14,900 students across its 20 campuses in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Childhood Education and Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six in
Both APUS and Rasmussen University are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2024.
**Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and
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