Raghu Krishnaiah
University of Phoenix
Council Speaker
Council - 2022 Aug 30 GrowthSpace HR Council - East
Education
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Raghu Krishnaiah is an innovative leader experienced at turning transformative products and business concepts into successful
global companies. His career as a seasoned change agent and strategist spans more than 20 years of progressive P&L
management, strategy, sales and marketing, product development, operations, technology, and Board responsibilities.
Krishnaiah currently serves as the chief operating officer at University of Phoenix, where he is instrumental in the transformation
of the University and responsible for all operating strategy and results. Before joining University of Phoenix, Krishnaiah held the
role of chief operating officer at Western Governors University, where he led significant growth in student learning outcomes.
Prior to Western Governors University, Krishnaiah worked as senior vice president at Kaplan Higher Education Group, and has
served in a number of leadership roles throughout his career, overseeing large operational infrastructures at complex global
organizations in financial services, management consulting, and technology industries.
Krishnaiah earned both a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Master of Science in Electrical
Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology