Robert Cockburn
About Robert Cockburn
Robert Cockburn serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Credly and has held various financial leadership roles, including at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions and BeckWay Group. He holds a BA in History from Trinity College-Hartford and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Current Role at Credly
Robert Cockburn serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Credly, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, contributing to its strategic financial planning and management. His work at Credly is part of a broader career focused on financial leadership within the education and technology sectors.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Credly, Robert Cockburn held several key financial positions. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions from 2012 to 2016. Following this, he served as Chief Financial Officer at BeckWay Group for one year, from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include Managing Director at Piper Jaffray and Senior Vice President at both Jefferies & Company and SG Cowen, where he gained extensive experience in financial management and investment banking.
Education and Expertise
Robert Cockburn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Trinity College-Hartford, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. His academic background provides a foundation for his expertise in finance and management.
Career Progression
Robert Cockburn has a diverse career trajectory in finance, beginning with his role as Senior Vice President at SG Cowen in 2002. He progressed through various positions, including Senior Vice President at Jefferies & Company and Managing Director at Piper Jaffray. His leadership roles culminated in his current positions at Credly and Pearson, where he continues to influence financial strategies in the education sector.
Recent Role at Pearson
In addition to his responsibilities at Credly, Robert Cockburn is currently the Finance Director for Pearson Workforce Solutions, a role he began in 2023. This position allows him to apply his financial expertise within a leading global education company, further enhancing his contributions to the sector.