John O'Connell

John O'Connell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and growth within the educational technology sector. Currently serving as Chief Growth Officer at Genius since August 2022, John leads efforts to enhance modern learning and training programs. Prior roles include Senior Vice President of Business Development at Cignition, where solutions transformed mathematics education, and Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Partnerships at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. John's previous experiences also encompass significant contributions at Amplify Education, Inc., Parchment, Inc., and as Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of SchoolExtra. John founded OCS, Inc. to cater to the technical ERP market and served as a Senior Airman in the Minnesota Air National Guard. John holds a degree from the University of St. Thomas.