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PowerSchool , a leading provider of cloud-based K-12 education software, has announced Antonio Pietri as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2025. Pietri will succeed Hardeep Gulati, who, after over a decade of leadership, will transition to Senior Advisor to the CEO and Board to support the company’s next growth phase.
Antonio Pietri appointed PowerSchool CEO, effective October 6, 2025.
Hardeep Gulati to transition to Senior Advisor after leading for over a decade.
PowerSchool serves 60 million students and 18,000 school districts globally.
Pietri brings experience from scaling Aspen Technology to market leadership.
Gulati’s tenure built a comprehensive K-12 education platform.
Transition backed by Bain Capital for continued innovation in EdTech.
PowerSchool’s appointment of Antonio Pietri as CEO marks a pivotal moment as the company enters its next growth phase. Pietri, former President and CEO of Aspen Technology since 2013, brings extensive experience in scaling vertical software firms, having led Aspen to market leadership in industrial software before its acquisition by Emerson in early 2025. “This transition reflects a shared commitment to PowerSchool’s long-term success,” said Dave Humphrey, Partner at Bain Capital. “Antonio’s expertise in scaling and operating vertical software firms adds the leadership experience to drive PowerSchool’s transformation.”
Hardeep Gulati, who led PowerSchool for over a decade, transformed it into a comprehensive K-12 education platform, impacting over 60 million students across 18,000 school districts worldwide. Under his leadership, the company introduced award-winning solutions and advanced its mission to personalize education. “Leading PowerSchool has been the greatest privilege of my career,” said Gulati. “As I work alongside Antonio to support a smooth transition, I do so with deep gratitude and pride in the legacy we have built.” Gulati will remain a Senior Advisor to ensure a seamless handover.
Pietri’s operational expertise and customer-focused approach position him to accelerate PowerSchool’s mission. “PowerSchool is uniquely positioned to shape the future of K-12 education technology,” said Pietri. “I look forward to working with this talented team to accelerate our mission of delivering education software that drives better student outcomes and empowers educators nationwide.” His track record of building high-performing teams aligns with PowerSchool’s goal of delivering innovative solutions for educators, administrators, and students.
Bain Capital, a key investor, expressed confidence in the transition. “Hardeep has been instrumental in establishing PowerSchool’s strong foundation and momentum,” said Max de Groen, Partner at Bain Capital. “We look forward to supporting Antonio and the PowerSchool team as they continue advancing the mission to transform K-12 education.” The transition underscores PowerSchool’s commitment to sustained growth and innovation in the education technology sector.
PowerSchool’s leadership change sets the stage for continued advancement in K-12 education technology, leveraging Pietri’s expertise to build on Gulati’s transformative legacy.
PowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to empower educators, administrators, and families to ensure personalized education for every student journey. PowerSchool offers end-to-end product clouds that connect the central office to the classroom to the home with award-winning products including Schoology Learning and Naviance CCLR, so school districts can securely manage student data, enrollment, attendance, grades, instruction, assessments, human resources, talent, professional development, special education, data analytics and insights, communications, and college and career readiness. PowerSchool supports over 60 million students in more than 90 countries and over 18,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States.
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