Annie Chechitelli
About Annie Chechitelli
Annie Chechitelli serves as the Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in product management and marketing across various educational technology companies, she has previously worked at organizations such as Amazon Web Services, Blackboard, and Wimba.
Current Role at Turnitin
Annie Chechitelli serves as the Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing educational integrity and improving learning outcomes. Her leadership at Turnitin is marked by a commitment to innovation in educational technology.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Annie Chechitelli worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on Higher Education and Education Technology. During her tenure in Seattle, WA, she contributed to developing solutions aimed at enhancing educational institutions' operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience at Blackboard
Chechitelli held multiple roles at Blackboard, including Vice President of Strategy and Operations from 2011 to 2013 and Vice President of Higher Education Product Management from 2013 to 2016. Her work involved strategic planning and product management, contributing to Blackboard's position in the educational technology sector.
Educational Background
Annie Chechitelli holds a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from the Drucker School of Management and an MBA in Business Administration and Management, also from the Drucker School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research with a minor in Economics from Columbia University. Her educational background supports her expertise in product management and strategic operations.
Early Career at Wimba and Accenture
Chechitelli began her career at Wimba, where she held various positions from 1999 to 2010, including Product Manager, Director of Business Development, and Senior Director of Product Marketing. She also worked as a Process Analyst at Accenture for one year. These roles provided her with foundational experience in product management and marketing within the technology sector.