Bijal Shah

Bijal Shah is the CEO of Guild, a company that helps large employers offer educational opportunities to their workforce.13 Here are some key details about her background and career:

Professional Experience

• Appointed CEO of Guild in March 2024, after serving as Interim CEO since September 202314

• Previously held roles at Guild including:

  • Chief Experience Officer & Head of Platform (2021-2023)
  • Chief Technology & Payments Officer (2020-2021)
  • Chief Product Officer & Chief Analytics Officer (2018-2020)4

• Prior to Guild, Shah was SVP of Analytics & Data Science at Ibotta2

• Worked on the Global Corporate Strategy team at Visa2

Education and Background

• Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering2
• Holds an M.B.A from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management2
• Raised in an Indian immigrant family in Houston3

Leadership and Approach

Shah is known for having high expectations while also believing in being kind.3 She emphasizes the importance of preparing organizations for the future, particularly as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent.3 Her leadership philosophy is guided by the motto "Don't wait for your next job to do your best work".3

Personal Life

• Lives in Denver with her husband and two young children13
• Enjoys activities like walking around Sloan's Lake, craft projects, yoga, and entertaining friends3
• Fan of musicians Beyoncé and Taylor Swift3

Bijal Shah has played a significant role in Guild's growth and is now leading the company as it continues to expand its impact on workforce education and development.