Axio Education names Todd Zipper as its new Chief Executive Officer as it plans to accelerate AI-driven learning

Axio Education, an agentic AI-powered learning platform, has announced the appointment of Todd Zipper as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Todd Zipper, CEO, Axio Education

Zipper replaces Axio’s Founder Dr Mark Naufel who was previously a professor of practice and technology at Arizona State University before forming the company.

Zipper recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager at John Wiley & Sons and CEO at The Learning House. He oversaw organic growth at The Learning House, which was sold to Wiley in 2018.

“Todd brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial energy, executive leadership, and passion for education that aligns perfectly with Axio Education’s vision to reshape how educators and students experience learning in the AI world,” says Axio Education Board Chair Rick Beyer. 

“His proven success across edtech ventures and growth-stage platforms will help Axio Education expand its impact in higher education and K-12 on a global basis.”

“The advent of generative AI presents a true leapfrog opportunity to redesign teaching and learning,” adds Zipper. “At Axio Education, we are seizing this moment to transform static content into adaptive, personalized pathways that ensure every learner has the tools to gain knowledge and advance in their coursework, and develop subject matter mastery. I am energized to collaborate with our team and institutional partners to deliver the next generation of learning.”