SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) today announced the appointment of
Tom McCarty to the position of
senior vice president and chief marketing officer. McCarty will
oversee all marketing efforts for Bridgepoint Education and the
company's two academic institutions, Ashford
University and University of the Rockies. He will report
directly to Chief Operating Officer Chris
Henn.
Prior to joining Bridgepoint, McCarty led his own marketing and
management consulting firm, where his clients ranged from
institutions of higher education to medium-sized businesses and
non-profits. McCarty previously also served in several roles at
Apollo Education Group, including senior vice president of
university strategy for the University of
Phoenix, and senior vice president product marketing for
Apollo Group Marketing. Prior to his employment with Apollo
Education Group, McCarty led Aptimus as the general manager of the
education business.
"Tom brings outstanding sector knowledge and leadership
experience to this role," said Henn. "His expertise in marketing,
student inquiry, strategy, predictive modeling, and analytics make
him a strong addition to Bridgepoint's executive leadership
team."
McCarty holds an MBA in marketing from San
Francisco State University and a bachelor's degree from
University of California, Berkeley.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic
institutions – Ashford University and
University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies,
and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at
858.668.2586 x11636.
Contact: Marianne Perez, Media
Relations Manager
858.668.2586 x11636 •
marianne.perez@bpiedu.com
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