Capella University Announces Appointment of Innovation Technology Leader Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran to Board of Trustees
Capella University has appointed Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran to its Board of Trustees, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in educational technology and digital innovation. Currently serving as VP of AI & Software Products at the Project Management Institute, Gunasekaran has previously led product teams at Udemy and Kaplan.
His notable achievements include expanding mobile learning platforms to over 65 million users and developing AI-powered learning companions. Gunasekaran's academic credentials include a bachelor's from Birla Institute of Technology, a master's in digital technologies from Johns Hopkins University, and an MBA from the University of Iowa.
The appointment aims to strengthen Capella's strategic technological and education initiatives, with President Constance St. Germain expressing confidence in Gunasekaran's ability to advance the university's mission of empowering learners through innovative digital education.
Capella University ha nominato Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, portando oltre 15 anni di esperienza nella leadership nel campo della tecnologia educativa e dell'innovazione digitale. Attualmente vicepresidente di AI e Prodotti Software presso il Project Management Institute, Gunasekaran ha precedentemente guidato team di prodotto in Udemy e Kaplan.
Tra i suoi risultati più rilevanti vi è l'espansione delle piattaforme di apprendimento mobile a oltre 65 milioni di utenti e lo sviluppo di assistenti di apprendimento basati sull'intelligenza artificiale. Il suo percorso accademico comprende una laurea presso il Birla Institute of Technology, un master in tecnologie digitali alla Johns Hopkins University e un MBA all'Università dell'Iowa.
La nomina mira a rafforzare le iniziative strategiche di Capella in ambito tecnologico e educativo, con la presidente Constance St. Germain che esprime fiducia nella capacità di Gunasekaran di far progredire la missione dell'università di potenziare gli studenti attraverso un'educazione digitale innovativa.
Capella University ha designado a Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran para su Junta Directiva, aportando más de 15 años de experiencia en liderazgo en tecnología educativa e innovación digital. Actualmente es vicepresidente de AI y Productos de Software en el Project Management Institute, y anteriormente lideró equipos de producto en Udemy y Kaplan.
Entre sus logros destacados se encuentra la expansión de plataformas de aprendizaje móvil a más de 65 millones de usuarios y el desarrollo de compañeros de aprendizaje impulsados por inteligencia artificial. Sus credenciales académicas incluyen una licenciatura del Birla Institute of Technology, una maestría en tecnologías digitales de la Johns Hopkins University y un MBA de la University of Iowa.
El nombramiento tiene como objetivo fortalecer las iniciativas estratégicas tecnológicas y educativas de Capella, con la presidenta Constance St. Germain expresando confianza en la capacidad de Gunasekaran para avanzar en la misión de la universidad de empoderar a los estudiantes mediante una educación digital innovadora.
카펠라 대학교는 카르틱 이얍판 구나세카라를 이사회 위원으로 임명했으며, 교육 기술과 디지털 혁신 분야에서 15년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 현재 프로젝트 관리 협회(Project Management Institute)에서 AI 및 소프트웨어 제품 부사장으로 재직 중이며, 이전에는 Udemy와 Kaplan에서 제품 팀을 이끌었습니다.
그의 주요 성과로는 모바일 학습 플랫폼을 6,500만 명 이상의 사용자로 확장하고 AI 기반 학습 동반자를 개발한 것이 포함됩니다. 학력으로는 비를라 공과대학 학사, 존스 홉킨스 대학교 디지털 기술 석사, 아이오와 대학교 MBA를 보유하고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 카펠라의 전략적 기술 및 교육 이니셔티브를 강화하기 위한 것으로, 콘스턴스 세인트 저메인 총장은 구나세카라가 혁신적인 디지털 교육을 통해 학습자 역량 강화를 추진할 능력이 있다고 확신한다고 밝혔습니다.
Capella University a nommé Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran à son conseil d'administration, apportant plus de 15 ans d'expérience en leadership dans les technologies éducatives et l'innovation numérique. Actuellement vice-président de l'IA et des produits logiciels au Project Management Institute, Gunasekaran a auparavant dirigé des équipes produits chez Udemy et Kaplan.
Parmi ses réalisations notables figurent l'expansion des plateformes d'apprentissage mobile à plus de 65 millions d'utilisateurs et le développement de compagnons d'apprentissage alimentés par l'intelligence artificielle. Son parcours académique comprend une licence du Birla Institute of Technology, un master en technologies numériques de la Johns Hopkins University, ainsi qu'un MBA de l'Université de l'Iowa.
Cette nomination vise à renforcer les initiatives stratégiques technologiques et éducatives de Capella, la présidente Constance St. Germain exprimant sa confiance dans la capacité de Gunasekaran à faire progresser la mission de l'université qui est de donner aux apprenants les moyens de réussir grâce à une éducation numérique innovante.
Die Capella University hat Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran in ihren Vorstand berufen und bringt damit über 15 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Bereich Bildungstechnologie und digitale Innovation ein. Derzeit ist er Vizepräsident für KI und Softwareprodukte beim Project Management Institute und leitete zuvor Produktteams bei Udemy und Kaplan.
Zu seinen bemerkenswerten Erfolgen zählt die Erweiterung mobiler Lernplattformen auf über 65 Millionen Nutzer sowie die Entwicklung KI-gestützter Lernbegleiter. Seine akademischen Qualifikationen umfassen einen Bachelor vom Birla Institute of Technology, einen Master in digitalen Technologien von der Johns Hopkins University und einen MBA von der University of Iowa.
Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die strategischen technologischen und bildungsbezogenen Initiativen von Capella zu stärken. Präsidentin Constance St. Germain äußerte Vertrauen in Gunasekarans Fähigkeit, die Mission der Universität voranzutreiben, Lernende durch innovative digitale Bildung zu befähigen.
- Appointment of experienced technology leader with proven track record in AI and educational technology
- Strategic addition to enhance digital innovation capabilities
- Brings expertise from major edtech companies (Udemy, Kaplan)
- Demonstrated success in scaling educational platforms to 65M+ users
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Most recently serving as VP of AI & Software Products at the Project Management Institute and previously leading product teams at Udemy and Kaplan, Gunasekaran has demonstrated exceptional skill in developing cutting-edge educational technologies, AI-driven learning solutions, and global product strategies. His experience includes leading initiatives that expanded mobile learning platforms to over 65 million users and developing AI-powered learning companions.
“It’s this type of entrepreneurial thinking, along with his extensive higher education experience that will be instrumental in guiding Capella’s strategic technological and education initiatives,” said Constance St. Germain, President of Capella University. “I have no doubt he will add tremendous value and help us meet Capella's mission of empowering learners through innovative digital education.”
Gunasekaran previously worked as a business advisor at Harvard Innovation Labs and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a guest lecturer at Tufts University Gordon Institute and an executive board member at the University of
The Capella University Board of Trustees oversees institutional compliance of regulatory and constituent requirements that serve students and stakeholders. The Board aims to represent today’s learners, encourage academic success and promote the public good. Board members are selected based on expertise and alignment with Capella’s institutional mission.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1993, the University is dedicated to providing flexible, professionally aligned online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. Known for its commitment to learner success, academic quality and innovations in online education, Capella pioneered competency-based direct assessment programs, allowing students to learn at their own pace. For more information, call 1.888.CAPELLA (888.227.3552).
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