Company Description
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., through its subsidiary, The University of Phoenix, Inc., provides online higher education for working adults in the United States.
It develops talent solutions programs for employers, including a talent-sourcing platform that connects employers with students whose skills profiles align with job postings; and an AI-powered tool that scans an employer’s inventory of sought-after skills and designs development pathways to internal job opportunities.
The company was formerly known as AP VIII Queso Holdings, L.P. and changed its name to Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. in September 2025.
The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ap Viii Socrates Holdings, L.P.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1976 |
| IPO Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Industry | Education & Training Services |
| Sector | Consumer Staples |
| Employees | 5,800 |
| CEO | Christopher Lynne |
Contact Details
Address: 4035 South Riverpoint Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85040 United States | |
| Phone | 800 990 2765 |
| Website | phoenixeducationpartners.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | PXED |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | September - August |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| IPO Price | $32.00 |
| CIK Code | 1600222 |
| CUSIP Number | 718968100 |
| ISIN Number | US7189681007 |
| Employer ID | 38-3922540 |
| SIC Code | 8200 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christopher M. Lynne | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Blair Westblom | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Srini Medi Esq. | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
| Raghu Krishnaiah | Chief Operating Officer |
| Jeff Honaker | Chief Accounting Officer |
| Jamie L. Smith | Chief Information Officer |
| Steven C. Gross | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Cheryl Naumann | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| John Woods Ph.D. | Chief Academic Officer and Provost |
| Ruth Veloria | Chief Strategy and Customer Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | ARS | Filing |
| Dec 29, 2025 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Dec 29, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 424B4 | Prospectus |
| Oct 8, 2025 | CERT | Certification by an exchange approving securities for listing |