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Leigh-Ellen Louie
CEO, Cadence Education
Leigh-Ellen Louie is the CEO of Cadence Education, a position she currently holds.1 She is a highly experienced strategic general manager with a focus on consumer services industries, particularly in education, health, hospitality, and retail markets.
Professional Background
Louie has an extensive career in leadership roles:
- CEO and COO of private equity-sponsored companies
- Board director for multiple organizations
- President at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
- Chief Executive Officer at ReachOut Healthcare America
Her expertise includes operations, acquisition integration, brand positioning, and customer segmentation based on service experience needs.
Education
Leigh-Ellen Louie holds impressive academic credentials:
- MBA from Harvard Business School (1986-1988)
- BA in English from Stanford University (1979-1983)1
Board Positions
Louie has served on several boards:
- Current board member for C2 Education
- Former board director for Cadence Education
- Former board director for United Allergy Services2
Career Evolution
Louie's career path has been diverse:
- Started in retail
- Moved to services while at Disney
- Transitioned to education at Kaplan
- Held roles at Learning Care Group
- Worked as an operating partner in private equity
- Served as CEO of ReachOut Healthcare
- Transitioned to board roles and interim CEO positions2
Leigh-Ellen Louie brings a wealth of experience to her role as CEO of Cadence Education, combining strategic insight with operational expertise in the education and consumer services sectors.
