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    Gregory M. Hart

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Coursera Inc
    Board
    Since February 3, 2025
    Age
    55 years
    Education
    Holds a B.A. in English Literature from Williams College.
    Tenure
    Appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Class III director at Coursera on February 3, 2025, succeeding Jeffrey Maggioncalda.

    Also at Coursera Inc

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    Alan B. Cardenas
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
    KRH
    Kenneth R. Hahn
    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
    MCM
    Marcelo C. Modica
    Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

    About

    Gregory M. Hart is 55 years old and holds a B.A. in English Literature from Williams College. His educational background has positioned him well for a career marked by significant leadership roles.

    Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has held pivotal positions at companies such as Amazon and Compass. At Amazon, he spent 23 years in leadership roles, contributing to global businesses including Prime Video and Amazon Echo, and serving as Technical Advisor to the founder. He further demonstrated his operational prowess at Compass, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer between 2020 and 2023.

    On February 3, 2025, he was appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Class III director at Coursera, marking a key transition in his career. This role follows his successful tenure in previous leadership positions and reflects his commitment to innovation and strategic growth.

    Additionally, his service on the board of directors at Bose Corporation since December 2024 underscores his broad expertise in technology and operational leadership.

    $COUR Performance Under Gregory M. Hart

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Compass, Inc. Chief Operating Officer May 2022 to December 2023 Position concluded prior to joining Coursera
    Compass, Inc. Chief Product Officer April 2020 to April 2022 Leadership transition role
    Amazon, Inc. Global Business Leader & Technical Advisor 23 years Led Prime Video and Echo businesses; oversaw the development and launch of Alexa

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Bose Corporation Board of Directors Since December 2024 Current board membership
    Baller League Unpaid Advisor N/A Current advisory role

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2025
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$590,000 Annual (2025)Initial annual base salary
    Annual Cash Bonus OpportunityTarget: 100% of base salary (i.e., $590,000) Annual, prorated from Feb 3, 2025Eligible for bonus contingent upon continued employment through bonus payment date
    Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)1,873,171 RSUs Vest over 4 years25% vest on first anniversary; 6.25% vest on Feb 15, 2026; balance in equal quarterly installments, subject to continued employment
    Time-Based Stock Options3,746,342 options Vest over 4 yearsExercise Price: $7.81 per share; 25% vest on first anniversary and remainder vest in equal quarterly installments, contingent on continued employment

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2025

    Performance-Based Stock Options (Growth-Linked Options)

    MetricValueCondition/Details
    Grant DateFebruary 3, 2025 Options granted on the employee's start date
    Performance ConditionTrailing 60-day average closing price ≥ 150% of Base Stock Price Base Stock Price is the 30-day trailing average ending on Feb 3, 2025
    Stock Price Target150% of Base Stock Price Must be achieved for options to vest
    Vesting Schedule (Time-Based)25% on Feb 3, 2026; 75% in equal quarterly installments thereafter Vesting contingent on continued full-time employment
    Dual Condition RequirementBoth time-based and performance-based conditions Options become exercisable once both conditions are met, even if the stock price declines later
    Maximum Option AllocationDetermined from a $6 million allocation Calculated by dividing the $6 million portion by the Base Stock Price, multiplied by two and rounded up; exact number not provided
    Grant Date Fair ValueN/AFair value not explicitly provided; note that as of Dec 31, 2024, stock fair value was $7.81
    Evaluation Period60-trading day period Performance measured over this period to determine if the Stock Price Target is met