Chris Coppola
About Chris Coppola
Chris Coppola serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Kuali, Inc., bringing over 20 years of experience in education technology and executive leadership. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, including rSmart and Lumen Learning, where he has developed expertise in strategic planning, product management, and business development.
Work at Kuali
Chris Coppola has held multiple roles at Kuali, Inc., including Chief Operating Officer since 2021 and President since 2020. He has been part of Kuali for several years, initially joining as a General Manager in 2019. His tenure at Kuali began with the acquisition of rSmart, where he served as CEO. Prior to his current role, he was Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2017. His experience at Kuali spans over a decade, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction.
Education and Expertise
Chris Coppola earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Arizona State University, studying from 1993 to 1995. He possesses 20 years of experience in education technology, demonstrating expertise in executive leadership, team development, strategic planning, and operational management. His skills encompass various areas, including sales management, marketing strategy, business development, and product strategy.
Background
Chris Coppola has a diverse background in the education technology sector. He previously served as Chief Product Officer at Lumen Learning from 2017 to 2018. Before that, he was a Director at the Sakai Foundation from 2005 to 2008. His career also includes significant roles at rSmart, where he was Co-Founder, President, and CEO from 2001 to 2014, and at SCT Higher Education as Senior Director of New Product Development from 1999 to 2001.
Achievements
Chris Coppola has a proven track record in building communities and companies, particularly through leveraging open licensing. His leadership in the edtech and SaaS sectors has been instrumental in advancing business administration, finance, sales, marketing, product, and operations. His long-standing involvement in the Kuali community highlights his commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the education technology landscape.