Henry Kesner

Henry Kesner currently serves as the Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Harvard Online / VPAL, with additional responsibilities in the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, starting in February 2024. Previously, Henry held the position of Vice President and General Manager at 2U, where strategic management of top-brand partnerships significantly increased annual bookings. Prior experience includes leadership roles at edX, EF Education First, and various positions at Harvard University, including a Teaching Fellow and Business Operations Coordinator. Henry holds a Master’s degree in Management from Harvard Extension School and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from Connecticut College.