Outschool Names Brian Co Chief Executive

Outschool announced a leadership change on September 10, 2026. Outschool appointed PowerSchool product executive Brian Co as CEO, citing his K-12 knowledge and product and operating track record to support the online learning company’s next phase.

What changed

Brian Co was named Chief Executive Officer.

Leader: Brian Co
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Effective: Not specified in the announcement
Announcement date: September 10, 2026

Leadership background

Co joined Outschool from PowerSchool, where he led the company’s family engagement and college, career, and life readiness products and, most recently, served as Group Vice President of Product, leading K-12 products serving millions of students, families, and educators. He founded a company built to help students stay on track academically and held senior roles at Strada Education Foundation and InsideTrack, and the company said he has spent nearly two decades helping students find their footing and pursue their interests.

The mandate

Outschool said co-founder and board member Amir Nathoo described Co as bringing K-12 knowledge and a product and operating track record to support the company’s next phase, as expanded public funding and new learning opportunities give families greater choice. Co said helping bring the Outschool experience to more learners and families, alongside its community of educators, is the opportunity of his career.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Outschool leadership announcement.