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Coursera, Inc., a global online learning platform based in Mountain View, California, announced on July 21, 2025, the appointment of Grant Parsamyan as Chief Data Officer (CDO), effective immediately. With a market capitalization of $1.34 billion and a current stock price of $8.901 USD (per the finance card above), Coursera is intensifying its focus on AI and data-driven innovation to serve its 155 million learners and 7,000 institutional customers.
Grant Parsamyan appointed Coursera CDO on July 21, 2025.
Over 20 years of experience from Alludo, OpenTable, eHarmony, and Yahoo.
Will lead AI and data strategy for Coursera’s global platform.
Coursera’s stock at $8.901 USD, up 4.8% YTD (finance card above).
Enhances AI tools like Coursera Coach and Course Builder.
Aligns with 2025 QKS SPARK Matrix leadership ranking.
Parsamyan’s appointment strengthens Coursera’s commitment to leveraging AI and data to enhance learning experiences. “Grant’s depth of experience in building large-scale data systems and leading data-first transformations makes him a terrific addition to Coursera’s leadership team,” said Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera. “As we continue to expand our use of data and AI to improve learner outcomes and platform innovation, Grant’s leadership will be key to unlocking new growth opportunities for our global community.” Parsamyan will oversee data architecture, analytics, and AI initiatives, building on tools like Coursera Coach, Course Builder, and AI-driven translations.
With over two decades in data and analytics, Parsamyan most recently served as Chief Data & Information Officer at Alludo, leading digital transformation in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and cybersecurity. He spent nearly 10 years as SVP of Data Science & Analytics at OpenTable, scaling its data organization and fostering a data-first culture. Earlier roles at eHarmony and Yahoo honed his expertise in consumer platform data strategies. “I’m excited to join Coursera at such a pivotal moment,” said Parsamyan. “Data is central to how Coursera creates tailored, scalable learning experiences and drives measurable value for learners, partners, and customers.”
Coursera’s platform, with 2,400 degree courses and 5,600 professional courses, serves a global audience across 190 countries. Its AI innovations, including Coursera Coach (a gen-AI learning assistant) and AI translations in 50+ languages, drive personalized learning. The company’s 2024 revenue reached $695.1 million, with a 10% year-over-year growth, despite a Q1 2025 net loss of $21.3 million. Analyst sentiment remains positive, with Morgan Stanley’s $15 target and Needham’s $22 target, citing Coursera’s AI and enterprise growth. The finance card above shows a year-to-date stock increase from $8.46 to $8.901, with a 1-month peak at $8.9991 on July 9, 2025.
The edtech market, valued at $340 billion in 2025, is driven by AI personalization, per industry reports. Coursera’s competitors, like Udemy and edX, are also investing in AI, but Coursera’s integrations with Google, IBM, and Microsoft, and its leadership in the 2025 QKS SPARK Matrix for Corporate Learning Management Systems, set it apart. Parsamyan’s expertise will enhance Coursera’s ability to leverage data for tailored learning and enterprise solutions, addressing the 40% of employers reporting skill gaps, per recent studies.
Grant Parsamyan’s appointment as Chief Data Officer positions Coursera to accelerate its AI-driven innovation and global impact. His expertise will enhance the platform’s ability to deliver personalized, scalable learning experiences, solidifying Coursera’s leadership in the evolving edtech landscape.
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 175 million registered learners as of March 31, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to their learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
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