Steven Ray Harper-Ray

About Steven Ray Harper-Ray

I believe that education is an investment in human potential. Throughout my career in the EdTech industry, I have been driven by the challenge of bridging strategic vision with the reality of solving complex learning problems.As Vice President of New Markets at Macmillan Learning, I lead the team responsible for discovering how we can best serve learners in sectors where there is a clear opportunity to improve outcomes. My background in business development and product development allows me to define the strategy and build the business foundation for our expansion. This ensures every new venture is rooted in a clear purpose and a plan to drive learner success.Innovation at this scale is a collective effort. I work across our organization to align business, research, product, and go-to-market expertise. I lead the cross-functional partnerships needed to move early-stage ideas from concept to a fully realized solution.My goal is to ensure we stay true to our mission of inspiring what is possible for every learner, whether they are in the classroom, the workforce, or other professional learning environments where high-quality solutions are needed.

Experience

1. Vice President, New Markets

   Macmillan Learning

   Sep 2025 — Present

   I lead Macmillan Learning’s strategy to expand into new markets, focusing on opportunities where our expertise in learning, content, and technology can create meaningful impact. My work centers on identifying growth areas, building partnerships, and shaping strategies that connect Macmillan’s capabilities to new audiences.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  B.A., English Literature, Creative Writing

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Product Development
• E-Learning
• Agile
• Content Management
• Software Development
• Product Management
• Digital Media
• Market Research
• Product Marketing
• User Experience Design
• UX Design
• Mobile Applications
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• User Experience