Chris Walters Named President & CEO of Pluralsight

Pluralsight, a global leader in technology workforce development, has announced the appointment of Chris Walters as President and CEO, effective immediately. This strategic move follows Aaron Skonnard’s decision to step back from his operational role as CEO after more than two decades of transformative leadership. Skonnard, the co-founder of Pluralsight, will continue to contribute to the company’s direction as a Special Advisor to the Board and CEO.

Chris Walters, known for his remarkable ability to drive innovation and scale technology businesses, steps into his new role with a wealth of experience garnered over the years at several high-profile companies. At Avantax, where he held the CEO position, Walters was instrumental in the company’s successful sale to Cetera Holdings, showcasing his strategic acumen in financial planning and wealth management sectors. His tenure as a Senior Partner at Activate and CEO at Encompass Digital Media, along with executive roles at The Weather Company and Bloomberg Industry Verticals Group, underscores Walters’ extensive background in leading technology, media, and investment companies towards new heights of success.

“I am thrilled to embark on this journey with Pluralsight, a company at the forefront of closing the critical technology skills gap faced by many organizations today,” said Walters. “I am committed to continuing the company’s legacy of developing the technology workforce through innovative solutions.”

Aaron Skonnard’s legacy as Pluralsight’s co-founder and former CEO is marked by remarkable growth and evolution, transforming the company from its initial stages as a boutique classroom training provider into an enterprise-grade platform that serves millions of individuals and thousands of businesses globally. Reflecting on his tenure, Skonnard expressed his pride in Pluralsight’s achievements and his confidence in Walters’ leadership to propel the company into its next phase of growth.

About Pluralsight:

Pluralsight stands at the forefront of technology workforce development, offering comprehensive solutions to help companies and teams enhance their product development through skill advancement, process improvement, and actionable insights. Catering to a diverse range of industries and company sizes, Pluralsight is the go-to platform for strategic skill development, boasting an extensive library of expert-authored courses on essential technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cybersecurity. With Pluralsight Skills, businesses can effectively align their technology skill development with overarching business goals, leveraging virtual instructor-led training, hands-on labs, skill assessments, and analytics to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.