\nAdtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading healthcare educator and workforce solutions provider, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments as it progresses with the integration of Walden University, accelerates synergies across its portfolio and continues to improve operational execution within its core business.\n<\/p>\n
\nTo further optimize and align the organization for long-term growth and superior student experiences, the following leadership changes will be effective Sept. 8:\n<\/p>\n
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- \nAs previously announced<\/a>, Stephen Beard<\/b> will assume the role of chief executive officer and join Adtalem\u2019s board of directors.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \nAs Adtalem shifts its focus to become the market leader in healthcare education, James Bartholomew<\/b>, currently Adtalem\u2019s senior vice president, integration and transformation, will lead Chamberlain University as senior vice president, Chamberlain and Institutional Shared Services. In addition, John Danaher, M.D.<\/b>, who recently joined Adtalem<\/a> as president, Adtalem Medical, will continue to lead Adtalem\u2019s two medical schools and the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP), and will also lead Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Together, Bartholomew and Danaher succeed Kathy Boden Holland, group president, Adtalem Health.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \nBartholomew will be responsible for the strategy, operations and growth of Chamberlain. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in higher education \u2014 including overseeing nationwide campuses, online programs and operations \u2014 Bartholomew is well positioned to grow Chamberlain\u2019s undergraduate and graduate programs across 23 campus locations and online programs. In addition, Bartholomew will oversee shared services for all of Adtalem\u2019s higher education institutions.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \nAs a physician executive, Danaher\u2019s extensive experience across higher education, hospital systems and healthcare-focused businesses will add significant value to Adtalem\u2019s academic medical and veterinary programs and operations.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Paula Singer<\/b> will continue to lead Walden University as president, managing integration and growth for the institution. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in higher education, Singer\u2019s proven ability to drive business growth by enhancing end-to-end student experiences and expanding access to educational programs and offerings will enable Adtalem to accelerate execution of its workforce solutions strategy.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Bartholomew<\/b>, Danaher<\/b> and Singer<\/b> will partner with each institution\u2019s academic leadership to further enhance and establish robust employer and clinical partnerships and drive excellent academic programs designed to deliver excellent student outcomes.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Steven Tom<\/b>,currently serving as chief transformation officer and senior vice president, Walden University, will be appointed as Adtalem\u2019s chief customer officer. In this newly created role, Tom will partner with Adtalem\u2019s institutions to optimize student experiences, develop differentiated learning offerings and solutions, help build strategic employer partnerships, and harvest data and analytics to further drive value-added insights across all the company\u2019s institutions. Prior to joining Adtalem, Tom led Walden\u2019s digital transformation, customer experience, innovation and technology roadmap, in addition to overseeing student support operations and leading university-wide online course development. Additionally, Chris Nash is stepping down from his role as CIO, and Tom is assuming leadership for the information technology functions.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Jeff Tognola<\/b>, Walden\u2019s chief marketing officer (CMO) and senior vice president, commercial operations, will succeed Fernando Lau, Adtalem CMO, as interim Adtalem CMO while the company conducts a search for a permanent leader. Throughout Tognola\u2019s tenure at Walden, he has led product management, marketing, enrollment, business development, analytics and operations teams to ensure superior student experiences and outcomes. Tognola spearheaded the organization\u2019s digital marketing transformation, recruitment of new students and the overall measurement capabilities for more than 500 products across more than 100 countries.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u201cThese leadership changes will enhance alignment with our strategic objectives and ultimately accelerate our performance,\u201d said Stephen Beard, incoming CEO, Adtalem. \u201cI thank Kathy, Chris and Fernando for their contributions. As we look to the future of Adtalem, I am confident in this team\u2019s ability to drive operational excellence and deliver superior student outcomes.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
About Adtalem Global Education<\/b><\/p>\n
\nAdtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading workforce solutions provider, partners with organizations in the healthcare and financial services industries to solve critical workforce talent needs by expanding access to education, certifications and upskilling programs at scale. With a dedicated focus on driving strong outcomes that increase workforce preparedness, Adtalem empowers a diverse learner population to achieve their goals and make inspiring contributions to the global community. Adtalem is the parent organization of ACAMS, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Chamberlain University, EduPristine, OnCourse Learning, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Adtalem has more than 10,000 employees, a network of nearly 275,000 alumni and serves over 82,000 members across 200 countries and territories. Adtalem was named one of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies 2021 by Newsweek and one of America\u2019s Best Employers for Diversity 2021 by Forbes. Follow Adtalem on Twitter (@adtalemglobal), LinkedIn or visit adtalem.com for more information.\n<\/p>\n
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- Jeff Tognola<\/b>, Walden\u2019s chief marketing officer (CMO) and senior vice president, commercial operations, will succeed Fernando Lau, Adtalem CMO, as interim Adtalem CMO while the company conducts a search for a permanent leader. Throughout Tognola\u2019s tenure at Walden, he has led product management, marketing, enrollment, business development, analytics and operations teams to ensure superior student experiences and outcomes. Tognola spearheaded the organization\u2019s digital marketing transformation, recruitment of new students and the overall measurement capabilities for more than 500 products across more than 100 countries.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Steven Tom<\/b>,currently serving as chief transformation officer and senior vice president, Walden University, will be appointed as Adtalem\u2019s chief customer officer. In this newly created role, Tom will partner with Adtalem\u2019s institutions to optimize student experiences, develop differentiated learning offerings and solutions, help build strategic employer partnerships, and harvest data and analytics to further drive value-added insights across all the company\u2019s institutions. Prior to joining Adtalem, Tom led Walden\u2019s digital transformation, customer experience, innovation and technology roadmap, in addition to overseeing student support operations and leading university-wide online course development. Additionally, Chris Nash is stepping down from his role as CIO, and Tom is assuming leadership for the information technology functions.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Bartholomew<\/b>, Danaher<\/b> and Singer<\/b> will partner with each institution\u2019s academic leadership to further enhance and establish robust employer and clinical partnerships and drive excellent academic programs designed to deliver excellent student outcomes.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Paula Singer<\/b> will continue to lead Walden University as president, managing integration and growth for the institution. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in higher education, Singer\u2019s proven ability to drive business growth by enhancing end-to-end student experiences and expanding access to educational programs and offerings will enable Adtalem to accelerate execution of its workforce solutions strategy.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \nAs a physician executive, Danaher\u2019s extensive experience across higher education, hospital systems and healthcare-focused businesses will add significant value to Adtalem\u2019s academic medical and veterinary programs and operations.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \nBartholomew will be responsible for the strategy, operations and growth of Chamberlain. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in higher education \u2014 including overseeing nationwide campuses, online programs and operations \u2014 Bartholomew is well positioned to grow Chamberlain\u2019s undergraduate and graduate programs across 23 campus locations and online programs. In addition, Bartholomew will oversee shared services for all of Adtalem\u2019s higher education institutions.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \nAs Adtalem shifts its focus to become the market leader in healthcare education, James Bartholomew<\/b>, currently Adtalem\u2019s senior vice president, integration and transformation, will lead Chamberlain University as senior vice president, Chamberlain and Institutional Shared Services. In addition, John Danaher, M.D.<\/b>, who recently joined Adtalem<\/a> as president, Adtalem Medical, will continue to lead Adtalem\u2019s two medical schools and the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP), and will also lead Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Together, Bartholomew and Danaher succeed Kathy Boden Holland, group president, Adtalem Health.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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