Ronald Hovsepian
Ronald Hovsepian currently serves as the Executive Chair and Principal Executive Officer of Skillsoft, a role he assumed in April 2024. He has been a member of Skillsoft's board since 2018 and previously held the position of Executive Chair from 2018 to 2021. During his earlier tenure as Executive Chair, Hovsepian was instrumental in the company's strategic shift, including the transition to the Percipio platform and Skillsoft's return to the public market in 2021.
Career Milestones
- Became CEO of Skillsoft in April 2024 after serving as Executive Chair from 2018 to 2021.
- Led Skillsoft’s transition to the Percipio platform and its return to public markets in 2021.
- Served as CEO of Indigo Ag (2020–2024), transforming the company from a startup to a commercially driven operation and expanding its capital base.
- As CEO of Novell (2005–2011), negotiated a $348 million agreement with Microsoft and oversaw the company’s multi-billion-dollar sale.
- Holds five technology patents related to sustainability and data management.
- Brings extensive leadership experience across technology and corporate sectors, aligning with Skillsoft’s mission to deliver transformative learning experiences.
About Skillsoft
Skillsoft, founded in 1998, is an EdTech company providing cloud-based learning solutions. They help enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions develop a skilled workforce. Core features include personalized learning paths, a vast content library, and AI-powered tools. Benefits include improved employee performance, talent retention, and digital transformation.