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Risepoint is a global education technology company whose mission is to help universities make education more accessible, modern, and impactful for everyone. We partner with more than 100 universities across the U.S., U.K., and APAC, operating in 40 states and 5 countries, to build and grow online programs in workforce relevant areas such as nursing, healthcare, teaching, business, and technology. Our suite of products and services is designed to support the full student journey and the long-term growth trajectory of every university partner. With 1,400+ employees, we combine scale with a culture centered on partnership, impact, and student success. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 594

TOTAL RATINGS: 17183

CEO: Fernando Bleichmar

Fernando Bleichmar Risepoint CEO Rating

Risepoint's CEO, Fernando Bleichmar, has 595 employee ratings and a score of 85/100, placing them in the Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees and Top 5% of other companies in Dover, DE. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that non-binary employees at Risepoint rate Fernando Bleichmar higher than females, giving the CEO a score of 90/100.

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In the Top 5% of 2126 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 5% of 70 Nearby Companies in Dover, DE
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Risepoint CEO Fernando Bleichmar Bio

Fernando Bleichmar joined Risepoint as CEO in February 2022, building on his 20 years of experience in higher ed and strategic leadership roles. Previously, Fernando served in leadership roles at Cengage Group for eight years, most recently as Executive Vice President and General Manager of U.S. Higher Education, as well as Chief Product Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining Cengage Group, he held roles at Elsevier Health Sciences and The Boston Consulting Group. He earned an MBA from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Who Ranks Risepoint's CEO Rating the Highest?

Department - Business Development 96/100

Department - Admin 91/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 90/100

Who Ranks Risepoint's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Department - Engineering 75/100

Ethnicity - Other 80/100

Department - Marketing 81/100

Risepoint CEO Fernando Bleichmar At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Risepoint.

Based on 595 ratings, Fernando Bleichmar ranks right above HotChalk's CEO, Rob Wrubel.

Risepoint's CEO is highly regarded by the Business Development department, the Admin department, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, the Engineering department and the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.