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Dan Rosensweig

President and Chief Executive Officer, Chegg · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-10

Dan Rosensweig is the CEO of Chegg (CHGG). Rosensweig is based in the United States. Rosensweig was educated at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Scarsdale High School.

Dan Rosensweig joined Chegg in 2010 with a vision to transform it from a textbook rental service into a leading digital learning platform for students. Previously, he served as COO of Yahoo!, CEO of ZDNet and Guitar Hero, and has led Chegg's expansion into a comprehensive educational resources company.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on significant challenges and strategic shifts at Chegg, including a major workforce reduction of approximately 45% attributed to the impact of artificial intelligence on the company's business model, alongside leadership changes. The headlines also reflect Rosensweig's return to an operational role following the appointment of a new CEO, as well as the company's efforts to adapt through AI-powered initiatives such as fragmenting course content and conducting research on workforce skills gaps. Additionally, coverage has noted legal scrutiny through a securities lawsuit investigation related to these business developments.

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Citizenship
United States
Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Scarsdale High School

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Dan Rosensweig: FAQ

Who is Dan Rosensweig?
Dan Rosensweig is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Chegg, based in United States.
What company does Dan Rosensweig lead?
Dan Rosensweig is CEO of Chegg.
Where was Dan Rosensweig educated?
Dan Rosensweig studied at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Scarsdale High School.