Edmentum CEO Recognized in Calibre One’s Top 25 Women Leaders in PE-Backed Software

Edmentum is proud to celebrate CEO Jamie Candee's recognition as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in U.S. PE-Backed Software 2025 as selected by Calibre One, a leading executive search firm supporting the technology sector and a variety of other industries globally. The list includes top Chief Executive Officers leading fast-growing software businesses that are backed by prominent private equity firms.  

A former educator with 15 combined years of leading Edmentum, Jamie has put educators and unique student needs at the forefront of Edmentum’s comprehensive K-12 digital solutions, which leverage adaptive technologies to accelerate learning and improve student achievement. Under her leadership, Edmentum has grown significantly and now serves 6 million students in all 50 U.S. states and 100+ countries. Her previous awards and recognitions include the 2023 Tech Edvocate Best Global EdTech Leader, ASU+GSV’s 2022 POW! (Power of Women) Award, and the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award by Ernst & Young.  

Calibre One’s Top 25 Women Leaders were selected from nominations made by the company's extensive network of executives, board members and private equity partners. Awardees represent a wide array of verticals within the software industry, including edtech, fintech, healthtech, IT, and more. Each leader has an impressive track record of growth and value creation.  

About Edmentum 

Edmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs - whether they seek to catch up, stay on track, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum’s comprehensive, research-backed learning acceleration solutions with empowered and supported educators, you can change the direction of students’ lives. We partner with K-12 educators in all 50 states and 100+ countries worldwide to design, implement, and sustain the programs that deliver on this shared promise of learning acceleration for every student. 

About Calibre One 

Calibre One is a global executive search firm specializing in building high-performing leadership teams for the world’s leading technology companies. For over 20 years, they have helped businesses recruit top talent to drive growth and innovation. 

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