Hawkes Learning, a pioneering educational technology provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kuljit Dharni as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective July 23, 2024. This strategic appointment reinforces Hawkes Learning’s position as a market leader in adaptive courseware and signals the company’s commitment to accelerating growth and innovation in the competitive EdTech landscape.
With over 25 years of technology and leadership experience, Dharni has a proven track record of driving data-informed innovation and digital transformation across the education sector, spanning both EdTech companies and higher education institutions. Dharni has significant experience with major industry players, including leadership roles at Ellucian and McGraw Hill Education. Throughout his career, Dharni has held technology leadership roles, spearheading digital change at Harvard University and most recently as the CTO at Babson College.
“Hawkes was founded on the key pillars of service, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in EdTech. Kuljit’s extensive experience and future-focused approach align seamlessly with this continued vision, ensuring we remain at the forefront of educational innovation.
We are growing rapidly in a space filled with old, tired print publishers who are struggling to remain relevant. Adding a digital leader like Kuljit to our team sets us up for even faster growth.”
Dharni’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Hawkes Learning and the educational technology sector, which is experiencing rapid advancements in personalized learning, AI-driven analytics, and cloud-based solutions. The global education technology market, estimated at USD 142.37 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4% from 2024 to 2030 (Source: Grand View Research, 2023). In this expanding landscape, Dharni’s expertise will play a crucial role in accelerating growth at Hawkes Learning.
“I’m excited to build on the existing infrastructure at Hawkes to harness the transformative power of technology. I thrive on being able to directly improve learning solutions and being close to the customer.”
– Kuljit Dharni
As Hawkes Learning continues to advance its mastery-based software and integrates AI into the learning process, Dharni’s leadership will be instrumental in optimizing learning support and improving course outcomes for hundreds of thousands of higher education students annually. His strategic vision, coupled with the company’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of educational innovation, positions Hawkes Learning to deliver cutting-edge solutions in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
About Hawkes Learning
Partnering with the higher education community since 1979, Hawkes Learning has harnessed the transformative potential of technology to provide reliable course materials and exemplary service in the shared pursuit of student success. By combining student-centered innovation with AI-based tutoring and a proven, mastery learning approach, Hawkes cultivates an effective learning experience for students while simultaneously supporting educators. For more information, please visit www.hawkeslearning.com.
