John Semel

John Semel has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. John currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Roar Social, a groundbreaking social media platform focused on creating social impact. Before that, they held the position of Member Of The Board Of Advisors at Roar Social.

Prior to their role at Roar Social, John was the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Zovio, a prominent provider of online education technology services. John was responsible for strategic planning, new revenue/product development, partnerships/alliances, internal operations improvement, and M&A. John played a vital role in the sale of Ashford University to the University of Arizona.

John's previous experience includes serving as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Mood Media, a leading provider of in-store audio and visual solutions. John also held the position of EVP & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at John Wiley and Sons, where they were responsible for corporate strategy, M&A, and addressing operational challenges. Additionally, they served as the EVP of Business Development at The Weinstein Company, where they focused on acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures.

John has also held key roles at MTV Networks, Hearst Corporation, eVerger, Primedia Channel One, and Primedia's Consumer Magazines. These positions involved responsibilities such as strategy development, business development, investment management, and operations leadership.

Overall, John Semel brings extensive experience in strategic planning, partnerships, M&A, and business development to their current role at Roar Social.

John Semel completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Greek and Latin from Brown University from 1993 to 1996. Afterward, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, graduating between 1996 and 1998. The field of study for their MBA is not specified.