Michael Tesauro

Michael Tesauro is a seasoned professional in product marketing with extensive experience across various educational and technology sectors. Currently serving as Global Senior Manager of Product Marketing at CDS Global since October 2025, Michael previously held the position of Principal in Product Marketing at Turnitin, where leadership was demonstrated in driving the go-to-market strategy for platform migration and product adoption initiatives. Prior roles include pivotal contributions to Emeritus in building its product marketing function, spearheading go-to-market strategies at General Assembly, and shaping marketing communications for Cengage's "ed2go" product. Michael has also worked as a freelance consultant, providing strategic marketing solutions to clients in eCommerce, media, and EdTech, and has a background in content marketing at Claremont McKenna College and instruction at Riverside Community College District. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside, and a Master's degree in English Literature from Chapman University.