Hobsons’ executive team brings together a group of innovative leaders with decades of experience in the K-12 and higher education industry. Our executives are committed to improving the education experience for students, families, and institutions around the world.
Craig Heldman
Chief Executive Officer
Craig Heldman is responsible for all facets of the day-to-day operations and strategic planning at Hobsons. Since 1995, Craig has directed the restructuring and expansion of the sales organization, overseen the expansion of Hobsons’...
Jeremy Cooper
Chief Sales Officer
Jeremy Cooper is responsible for Hobsons’ global revenue and corporate marketing. His collaborative approach to leadership focuses on building lasting relationships with clients because, as he puts it, they have all the answers. ...
Todd Gibby
President, Higher Education
Todd Gibby is president of Hobsons’ higher education division, with a focus on supporting student success and enabling institutional client-partners to achieve their strategic goals. Todd joined Hobsons in December 2011 through the acquisition...
David Harrington
Managing Director, Asia-Pacific and Australia
David Harrington is the managing director of the Asia-Pacific and Australia division of Hobsons based in Melbourne, Australia. He began his career in Hobsons’ London office as a fresh-faced graduate in the...
Kathy Ovens
Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness
Kathy Ovens is vice president of organizational effectiveness for Hobsons’ global business. She is directly responsible for all HR and corporate services functions in the US, with strategic global responsibility for talent management...
Stephen Smith
President, K-12
As president of Hobsons’ K-12 division, Stephen Smith drives his team to consider the impact they are having on the world around them. Steve joined Hobsons in 2007 through the acquisition of Naviance, a...
Bobby Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
As the newest member of our executive team, Bobby joined Hobsons in July 2012 as CFO/COO, and is based in Cincinnati. Bobby is charged with ensuring that the Hobsons executive team has the...