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John Peacock is the CEO of Course Hero, an online learning platform that offers a vast array of course-specific study resources. A seasoned founder and product leader with over 17 years of experience building and scaling consumer products, Peacock brings a proven track record of leading organizations from early-stage development to global scale. Under his leadership, Course Hero continues to expand its reach, serving millions of students and educators worldwide.
Who is the CEO of Course Hero?
John Peacock is the CEO of Course Hero, an online learning platform dedicated to helping students access high-quality study resources and educational support. He is an accomplished founder, product leader, and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience building and scaling consumer products for more than 300 million users. Peacock has demonstrated success leading both small, agile teams through zero-to-one product development and large global organizations executing at scale.
His entrepreneurial background includes founding Chinzilla, a startup he led to a successful acquisition, underscoring his ability to build and grow ventures from the ground up. Peacock's strategic depth and product-driven leadership make him well positioned to advance Course Hero's mission in the education technology space.
Work History
John Peacock's work history includes the following positions:
- Course Hero - CEO (March 2026 to Present)
- Knowt - Board Observer (January 2023 to May 2025)
- Course Hero - Chief Executive Officer (March 2019 to May 2025)
- Gleim Exam Prep - Sr. Software Engineer (July 2007 to September 2008)
Education History
John Peacock earned his degree in Computer Science from the University of Florida, where he built the technical foundation that has informed his career as a product leader and entrepreneur.
When did John Peacock join Course Hero?
John Peacock assumed the role of CEO at Course Hero in March 2026. His appointment brought to the company a leader with extensive experience scaling consumer products and a demonstrated history of entrepreneurial success, positioning Course Hero for continued growth and innovation.
