Ahead of its flagship Degreed LENS event, Degreed has announced key executive leadership appointments that reinforce its commitment to AI-driven innovation, enterprise scalability, and customer-centric success. These leadership changes mark a strategic evolution as Degreed doubles down on its mission to embed AI and skills intelligence into every learning experience.
1. Nicole Helmer Appointed Chief Product Officer
Degreed has named Nicole Helmer as its new Chief Product Officer. Nicole joined Degreed six months ago from SAP, where she led global skill transformation initiatives and spearheaded research strategy and data science for product development.
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Led development of Degreed’s AI and skills product strategy
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Drove innovations such as Degreed Maestro and Degreed Skills+
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Unified AI-powered learning with skills intelligence to deliver measurable business impact
“Nicole’s strategic clarity and product vision are positioning us for a bold future – one where AI and skills are deeply embedded in every learning experience,” said Max Wessel, Co-CEO of Degreed.
As CPO, Nicole will continue leading the charge toward a unified AI-augmented learning ecosystem, ensuring Degreed’s product suite remains cutting-edge and aligned with enterprise needs.
2. Nag Chandrashekar Named First Chief Solutions Officer
In a newly created role, Nag Chandrashekar will serve as Degreed’s Chief Solutions Officer, focusing on aligning solution strategy with client requirements and maximizing the platform’s impact.
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Collaborate with strategic clients and partners
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Customize and scale solutions using Degreed’s technologies
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Lead go-to-market innovation aligned with workforce transformation goals
Nag brings experience from SAP, Workday, Oracle, and a range of learning, talent, and skills intelligence platforms, positioning him as a key leader in shaping Degreed’s next phase of enterprise growth.
“Nag’s unique experience will play a critical role in helping Degreed customers to deploy workforce transformation and employee experience solutions quickly,” added Wessel.
3. Accelerating a Unified Vision for AI & Skills
The appointments come at a pivotal time as organizations seek intelligent learning platforms that combine AI, skills data, and personalized development to meet workforce transformation goals. With this executive realignment, Degreed is well-positioned to lead the next wave of innovation in:
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AI-powered learning experiences
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Skills intelligence and strategy
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Scalable enterprise solutions
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Customer and partner engagement
With Nicole Helmer as Chief Product Officer and Nag Chandrashekar as Chief Solutions Officer, Degreed is ushering in a new era of AI-first product innovation and client-centric solution delivery. These leadership moves reaffirm the company’s strategic focus on driving measurable workforce transformation through intelligent skills development and adaptive learning solutions.
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