American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) announced the appointment of James Kenigsberg as its interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, a pivotal leadership role as the organization accelerates its transition to become a data-first, AI-enabled institution. With a mission rooted in serving military, nursing, and other service-minded learners, APEI is investing in intelligent infrastructure, predictive analytics, and personalized digital tools to modernize every part of the learner journey. This transformation aims to improve access, improve student persistence, and deliver more responsive, mission-aligned educational experiences across American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
“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.
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