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Stephen Kramer

Chief Executive Officer

Stephen has devoted his career to supporting the educational promise of all, from the youngest children to high school students and adult learners -- working to realize his vision and belief that everyone at every age deserves a great education. Stephen was named CEO of Bright Horizons in January 2018 and President in 2016, and over the past twenty-years he has held various leadership positions throughout the organization including Chief Development Officer, and Managing Director, Europe, based in London.  He joined Bright Horizons in 2006 through the acquisition of College Coach®, a company he co-founded and led. Earlier in his career, Stephen led the Education Practice at Fidelity Ventures and served as a Healthcare Consultant with Arthur D. Little.

In addition to serving on the Bright Horizons Board of Directors, Stephen serves on the board and Audit Committee of Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ) and on the boards of the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children in both the U.S. and the U.K. He also serves on the Massachusetts General Hospital President’s Council and co-chairs the Bright Horizons Diversity and Inclusion Council.

A Massachusetts native, Stephen is a graduate of Babson College and Harvard Business School.  He and his wife are enjoying raising their two teenage children.