Degreed Executive and Leadership Team

Stephen Elrod, the Senior Vice President, Operations & Chief Executive Officer, Office of at Degreed, directs the internal infrastructure required to scale the AI-powered upskilling platform. Overseeing global operational efficiency, the Senior Vice President, Operations & Chief Executive Officer, Office of ensures that internal processes align with the rapid deployment of Degreed Maestro and Degreed Learning solutions. This leadership role involves managing cross-functional workflows to support enterprise clients in financial services and healthcare. By optimizing resource allocation, Stephen Elrod directly impacts the ability of the organization to deliver personalized learning experiences at scale. Elrod maintains rigorous standards for operational excellence, ensuring that the company remains agile while supporting complex onboarding and reskilling initiatives for large-scale corporate partners across international markets.

David Blake, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Degreed, architects the long-term vision for the AI-powered upskilling platform. Driving the strategic direction of the company, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer identifies emerging market trends in workforce development to ensure the platform remains at the forefront of the HR software industry. This leadership role involves engaging with enterprise stakeholders to promote data-driven learning cultures. By championing the integration of Degreed Academies into corporate ecosystems, David Blake directly influences how organizations approach employee reskilling and productivity. Blake maintains a focus on innovation, ensuring that the company continues to provide actionable insights that help global businesses make informed decisions regarding talent development and organizational growth strategies.

Tara Collard, the Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Degreed, coordinates high-level administrative functions to support the executive leadership team. Overseeing the synchronization of financial, operational, and marketing priorities, the Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer ensures that these departments maintain strategic alignment with the company's mission. This leadership role involves managing complex schedules and communication flows that facilitate efficient decision-making across the organization. By streamlining interactions between the C-suite and internal departments, Tara Collard directly impacts the operational tempo of the company. Collard maintains a focus on organizational cohesion, ensuring that the executive team remains effective in driving the adoption of upskilling solutions across global enterprise markets.

Erik Lossbroek, the Chief Revenue Officer at Degreed, directs all global sales initiatives and market expansion efforts for the upskilling platform. Overseeing the enterprise sales teams, the Chief Revenue Officer ensures alignment with corporate revenue targets while expanding the footprint of Degreed Learning and Degreed Maestro across IT and financial services sectors. This leadership role involves building strategic partnerships that facilitate the adoption of comprehensive learning solutions. By optimizing the sales funnel and refining go-to-market strategies, Erik Lossbroek directly impacts the company's financial trajectory and market share. Ultimately, Lossbroek secures long-term growth by connecting large-scale organizations with the tools necessary to enhance workforce productivity and address critical skill gaps through data-driven development programs.

Eric Sharp, the Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder at Degreed, architects the technical framework and AI capabilities that power the company's learning solutions. Overseeing the engineering and product development teams, the Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder ensures the platform delivers seamless, personalized, and collaborative learning experiences for enterprise users. This leadership role involves managing the technical roadmap to support the scalability of Degreed Maestro and Degreed Academies. By integrating advanced data analytics into the core software, Eric Sharp directly impacts the ability of clients to measure and improve workforce productivity. Sharp maintains a focus on technical innovation, ensuring that the platform remains secure, intuitive, and capable of meeting the evolving reskilling needs of global organizations across various industries.