Degreed Executive and Leadership Team

David Blake, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Degreed, architects the company's overarching strategy and vision. Blake directs the organization's mission to establish talent academies that steer all resources for building an always-skilled workforce. This leadership role involves guiding the development of innovative solutions that modernize access to learning budgets and world-class programs, while simplifying the delivery of custom programs to employee groups. Blake ensures that every employee can build deeper skills precisely aligned to company needs. Overseeing the executive team, David Blake drives the company's market impact by fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, directly supporting Degreed's position as a leader in the education and training sector. The strategic direction set by Blake ensures the company's offerings meet evolving workforce demands.

Sandeep Beotra, the Chief Financial Officer at Degreed, directs all financial operations and fiscal strategy. Beotra manages the company's financial health, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support Degreed's mission of building an always-skilled workforce. This role involves optimizing financial performance and ensuring the efficient management of learning budgets and stipends offered through Learn In. Sandeep Beotra's financial acumen is critical for scaling the business and supporting the delivery of custom programs. By analyzing financial data and market trends, Beotra provides key insights that inform strategic decisions, ensuring the company's sustainable growth and profitability. The Chief Financial Officer's oversight extends to managing investor relations and securing capital to fuel innovation and expansion.

Erik Lossbroek, the Chief Revenue Officer at Degreed, drives all revenue-generating activities and sales strategies. Lossbroek leads the global sales organization, focusing on expanding market reach and increasing customer acquisition for Degreed's talent academy solutions. This position involves developing and executing strategies to modernize access to learning budgets and world-class programs for enterprise clients. Erik Lossbroek ensures that the sales team effectively communicates the value of Learn In's features, including tuition benefits management and prepaid learning stipends. By fostering strong client relationships and identifying new market opportunities, Lossbroek directly contributes to the company's growth objectives. The Chief Revenue Officer's efforts are central to enabling employees worldwide to build deeper skills aligned with business needs.

Eric Sharp, the Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder at Degreed, architects the company's technological vision and product development roadmap. Sharp oversees the engineering teams responsible for building and scaling Degreed's platform, ensuring it provides a seamless experience for HR, Talent, and L&D leaders. This role involves driving innovation in features such as the tuition benefits manager, prepaid learning stipend card, and custom program builder. Eric Sharp's technical leadership is crucial for modernizing access to learning budgets and delivering world-class programs efficiently. By championing cutting-edge technology, Sharp ensures the platform's reliability, security, and scalability, enabling employees to acquire skills precisely aligned with company requirements. The Chief Technology Officer's focus remains on enhancing the user experience and expanding the platform's capabilities.

Audrei Pereira, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Degreed, directs the operational infrastructure and administrative functions that support the company's strategic objectives. Pereira oversees essential business operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across departments. This leadership position involves managing resources and processes that facilitate the modernization of learning budgets and the delivery of custom programs. Audrei Pereira's role is vital in creating a cohesive environment where HR, Talent, and L&D leaders can effectively utilize Degreed's solutions. By optimizing internal operations and administrative workflows, Pereira ensures that the company can scale its services and support employees in building deeper skills aligned with organizational needs. The Chief Administrative Officer's contributions are fundamental to the smooth functioning and growth of the organization.