Marcel is responsible for all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for the company.

Prior to joining, Marcel was General Counsel and Head of Enterprise Development at ASU Enterprise Partners, a nonprofit that supports Arizona State University. He previously served as senior corporate counsel at Hewlett Packard and worked as a corporate transaction’s attorney at multinational law firms in Chicago and Silicon Valley.

As a lifelong learner with an entrepreneurial spirit, Marcel is an enthusiastic advocate for expanding access to high-quality, affordable degrees that advance individuals’ careers and social impact.

Marcel completed undergraduate legal studies in Germany and Italy and holds a J.D. and an LLM from Northwestern University. Marcel and his wife Kimberly have three children. He played tennis competitively in Europe and enjoys fitness activities and traveling.

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What traits do you admire in a leader?

Humility and an awareness that leadership is a great responsibility. You never want people to follow you blindly.

What are your core values?

It’s less of a value and more of an approach: keep an open, critical mind, stay curious, and do the right thing. I’ve always sought challenges and it’s taken me a long way from the little town in Germany where I grew up.