Michael King is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the education sector. Currently serving as Chief Growth Officer and Board Member at Global Grid for Learning since January 2021, Michael also holds a Board Member position at Strada Education Foundation, contributing to the Compensation and Finance Committees. As a Partner at Sage Partners since October 2022, Michael provides growth consulting for startups and boards. Prior experience includes significant roles at IBM, where Michael was Vice President and General Manager of the Global Education Industry, and held various leadership positions focusing on marketing, market development, and solution execution within education. Michael's governance experience includes serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Business-Higher Education Forum, and an educational background with an MBA from UCLA and a BS in Physics and Engineering from Kansas State University further complements a strong professional profile.