WorldQuant University Announces John Endrud as Chief Executive Officer

Endrud is a former Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Collegis Education

Daphne Kis to take on new role as President

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorldQuant University (WQU), which offers entirely free global education in data sciences, today announced that it has appointed John Endrud as Chief Executive Officer, beginning in December 2023. Daphne Kis, an accomplished education thought leader who has been with WorldQuant University since its inception, will remain as President and continue her long tenure and success in achieving WQU’s mission, working closely with Endrud on a range of strategic initiatives to expand the impact of WQU.

Endrud has more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology and higher education, partnering with colleges, universities, and employers to achieve organizational growth and develop market-leading innovations. Most recently, Endrud served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Collegis Education, a leading provider of managed technology and enrollment growth services for colleges and universities.

“In less than seven years, WorldQuant University has enabled over 11,000 students to graduate with accredited degrees and certifications, paving the way for careers in research, strategy, and technology, all at zero cost to them,” said Igor Tulchinsky, Founder of WQU. “I am excited to build on our momentum and confident that John will help deliver on WorldQuant University’s potential to be a global force for education.”

“I’m thrilled to join WorldQuant University, an organization dedicated to providing accessible, free education that is equipping the workforce of the future with the skills needed to succeed,” said John Endrud, WQU’s incoming CEO. “The demand for agile, skills-focused education is growing exponentially, and I look forward to working with the WQU team to continue their success and further develop innovative solutions to bridge the global skills gap.”

“I’m excited to welcome John to WorldQuant University and look forward to working closely as we continue to expand our reach to students around the world. John has a proven track record in implementing innovative market strategies and building successful partnerships, and his expertise will be a tremendous benefit to our continued growth,” said Daphne Kis.

Since its establishment in 2015, WorldQuant University has made remarkable strides towards its mission to make advanced, quality education and advanced degrees accessible to capable students everywhere through cost-free online courses. WQU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and has over 10,000 students in more than 150 countries.

About John Endrud

John Endrud has more than 25 years’ experience in higher education working with universities to establish successful partnerships and market innovations. Endrud is a growth-minded leader skilled at bringing market strategy and operating models to organizations, while embracing the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovation. Prior to joining Collegis, Endrud served as Chief Business Officer of Academic Programs International following a successful career with Deltak/Wiley Education Services, where he served as the Senior Vice President of Market Strategy.

About WorldQuant University

WorldQuant University is a not-for-profit advancing global education in data sciences. The mission of WorldQuant University is to make advanced, quality education accessible to capable students everywhere by delivering entirely free, online programs.

With enrollment in more than 150 countries and offering a MSc program in Financial Engineering and an intensive Applied Data Science Lab, WorldQuant University delivers rigorous curriculums developed by domain experts. From anywhere in the world, students are guided by professionally experienced faculty to develop the high-level quantitative and data-driven skills in high demand across industries.

WorldQuant University is U.S.-based and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). To learn more about WorldQuant University and its offerings, please visit www.wqu.edu.