Sanam Raza

Chief Executive Officer & Board Member

OU Education Services

Aug 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)

CEO of a regulated, multi-product education platform managing growth, marketing governance, analytics, technology integration, and institutional partnerships across higher education and workforce markets. Built operating discipline across revenue, yield, retention, and financial performance to support scalable, sustainable growth under complex governance models. Translate institutional mission into market-ready, commercially viable education and workforce offerings. Lead board-level strategy, risk, and governance alignment.

Advisor

Institute of Emerging Careers

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024 (9 months)

501c organization preparing young adults for emerging technology careers.

Senior Vice President - USA

Oxford International Education Group

Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Advisor

Springboard

Apr 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Vice President & General Manager, University Partnerships

Springboard

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 1 month)

General Manager, University Partnerships

Springboard

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Vice President Enterprise Partnerships

Pearson

Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 (6 months)

Vice President Academic Partnerships

Pearson

Jan 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years 8 months)

Led Pearson’s Online Program Management relationship with Arizona State University to build out a student acquisition model and growth strategy for online programs. Worked extensively with ASU’s administrative leadership to develop partnerships on initiatives that drive growth enterprise projects. Served as site leader for diversity and inclusion initiatives. • Generated consistent revenue growth year over year. • Established a governance framework for the ASU/Pearson partnership, including an eight-member governance committee, the CEO/President of each organization, and additional key executives. • Realigned organization workstreams to more effectively launch lifelong products and services. • Led a POLS partnership team of directo

Partnership Director

Pearson

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (2 years)

Managed a portfolio of key OPM clients and actively pursued growth opportunities and expanded partnerships for new programs. Influenced academic institutions to improve online support options for students. Selected to establish a new Pearson Online Services location in Chandler, AZ. • Secured new online education partnerships to develop additional programming for new AZ office, growing the office to over 300 employees over five years. • Coordinated with corporate sales teams to negotiate contracts and renewals with OPM clients. • Worked cross-functionally with multiple entities across the university and Pearson Online Learning Services.

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Managing Director

Embanet Compass Acquired by Pearson

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (2 years)

Brought on to oversee one of eight business units nationally. Managed performance P&L. Worked directly with C-suite on business unit reviews and advised on marketing allocation decisions. • Spearheaded efforts to provide financial documentation and advice to maximize the company’s attractiveness as an acquisition, including tightening margins and driving new revenue. • Negotiated and renewed contracts to expand revenue streams. • Provided cross-functional instruction to employees to support corporate goals. • Managed client relationships, renewals, and divestments to position the company for an exit following acquisition by Pearson in 2012 for over 6x 2012 revenue multiple.

Senior Manager, Client Account Management

Penson Financial Services

Dec 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 1 month)

Managed Canadian sales implementation, product management, and account management team services. Oversaw the outsourcing of excess operational capacity to companies seeking an institutional broker. Coordinated correspondent brokers and portfolio management firms. • Developed a new client roll-out for Penson’s conversion to Broadridge’s Brokerage Process Services. • Implemented trade solutions to decrease friction and speed trades, trade settlements, and enhance relations with multiple stakeholders.

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Manager, Business Implementation

Dec 2005 - Nov 2007 (2 years)

Managed new the business implementation team, worked extensively with the sales team and investment and portfolio management clients. In recognition of innovation and process improvements, I received the TD Waterhouse STAR Award in 2016. Managed a team of account managers and product managers and worked directly with institutional clients. • Produced a 50% improvement in the implementation timeline through improvements to the development and management process for portfolio management firms. • Led implementation and training teams

Manager, Business Implementation

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Dec 2005 - Nov 2007 (2 years)

Managed new the business implementation team, worked extensively with the sales team and investment and portfolio management clients. In recognition of innovation and process improvements, I received the TD Waterhouse STAR Award in 2016. Managed a team of account managers and product managers and worked directly with institutional clients. • Produced a 50% improvement in the implementation timeline through improvements to the development and management process for portfolio management firms. • Led implementation and training teams

Team Manager

TD Waterhouse Institutional Services

Apr 2003 - Nov 2005 (2 years 8 months)

Led a team of account managers responsible for service delivery to investment and portfolio management firms

Team Manager

TD Waterhouse Institutional Services

Apr 2003 - Nov 2005 (2 years 8 months)

Led a team of account managers responsible for service delivery to investment and portfolio management firms

Account Manager

TD Waterhouse Institutional Services

May 1999 - Apr 2003 (4 years)

Account Manager

TD Waterhouse Institutional Services

May 1999 - Apr 2003 (4 years)

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