Coursera appoints Grant Parsamyan as chief data officer

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR), the $1.4 billion market cap online learning platform with a robust financial health score of "GOOD" according to InvestingPro, has appointed Grant Parsamyan as Chief Data Officer, effective today, according to a press release.

Parsamyan brings over 20 years of experience in data architecture, analytics, and enterprise infrastructure to the role. He most recently served as Chief Data & Information Officer at Alludo, where he led digital transformation initiatives across multiple areas including data engineering and cloud infrastructure.

Prior to Alludo, Parsamyan spent nearly a decade at OpenTable as SVP of Data Science & Analytics, building and scaling the company’s data organization. His career also includes leadership positions at eHarmony and Yahoo. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems from the University of Southern California.

"I’m excited to join Coursera at such a pivotal moment," Parsamyan said in the statement. "Data is central to how Coursera creates tailored, scalable learning experiences and drives measurable value for learners, partners, and customers."

Coursera CEO Greg Hart noted that Parsamyan’s experience in building large-scale data systems would be valuable as the company continues to expand its use of data and AI.

The appointment comes as Coursera continues investing in AI, platform intelligence, and data-driven insights. The company, founded in 2012, currently has 175 million registered learners as of March 31, 2025, and partners with over 350 universities and industry organizations to offer various educational content and credentials.

In other recent news, Coursera Inc. reported a strong start to 2025 with first-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $0.12, surpassing the forecast of $0.08, and reported revenue of $179 million, which also exceeded the anticipated $175.58 million. This performance reflects a 6% year-over-year revenue growth and a 9% increase in gross profit. Coursera has set its full-year 2025 revenue guidance between $720 million and $730 million, indicating a growth rate of 4% to 5%. Additionally, the company announced the appointment of Patrick Supanc as the new Chief Product Officer, bringing over two decades of experience in product development and innovation. In another development, Morgan Stanley downgraded Coursera’s stock from Overweight to Equalweight, citing valuation concerns despite acknowledging the company’s strong growth prospects. The analysts highlighted challenges in the Enterprise segment and modest margin expansion as contributing factors to the downgrade. These recent developments underscore Coursera’s strategic initiatives and market positioning in the competitive online education sector.

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