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Karl McDonnell
Chief Executive Officer at
STRATEGIC EDUCATION, INC.
Net worth: 12 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Karl McDonnell is Chief Executive Officer at Capella Education Co., Inc. since 2018.
Mr. McDonnell is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Strategic Education, Inc. since 2013.
Former roles include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Strayer Education, Inc. from 2014 to 2018; Director at The Walt Disney Co.; Vice President-Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC; Chief Operating Officer at Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC from 2003 to 2005; and Trustee at Strayer University from 2006 to 2013.
Education includes an MBA from Duke University in 2000 and an undergraduate degree from Virginia Wesleyan University in 1988.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 1,58,978 ( 0.7% ) | 12 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Karl McDonnell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STRATEGIC EDUCATION, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2013 |
| CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2018 |
Former positions of Karl McDonnell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Strayer Education, Inc.
 Strayer Education, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides educational services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2018 |
Strayer University
 Strayer University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2013 |
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
 Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides employment and staffing solutions | Chief Operating Officer | 01/01/2005 |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Director/Board Member | - |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Consumer Services |
Strayer Education, Inc.
Strayer Education, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides educational services | Consumer Services |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides employment and staffing solutions | Commercial Services |
Strayer University
Strayer University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Capella Education Co., Inc.
 Capella Education Co., Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides online postsecondary education services | Consumer Services |
Virginia Wesleyan University
 Virginia Wesleyan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Strategic Education, Inc.
 Strategic Education, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides education services | Consumer Services |
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