John O'Connell is an accomplished growth and business development leader with extensive experience in executive roles across prominent organizations. As the Chief Growth Officer at Genius, John has focused on strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth. Prior to this role, John served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Cignition, and held senior leadership positions including Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Partnerships at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Sr. Vice President of Sales at Amplify Education, Inc. Additionally, John was the Sr. Vice President of Business Development at Parchment, Inc., showcasing a strong track record in fostering partnerships and expanding market reach.