Amit Sevak

CEO at ETS

Amit Sevak is a visionary leader committed to advancing human progress. As CEO of ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready, he leads teams across 200 countries. ETS is at the forefront of advancing the science of measurement to power human progress and is a force in the global upskilling and reskilling movement. Under Sevak’s leadership, ETS has expanded its reach beyond traditional education, providing licensure, credentialing, and skills-first talent solutions to governments, employers, and credentialing bodies worldwide. Sevak's leadership is marked by innovation and transformation in education and workforce development. He previously led the University of Europe in Madrid, INTI International University in Malaysia, and Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC). His tenure at these institutions drove major gains in student and job prospect outcomes. As a mentor to edtech CEOs and a founder of Mindset Global, Sevak has a proven track record in driving educational innovation. His extensive board service includes roles with Cambiar Education, CitiBridge, and Education Design Lab. Sevak’s background in research, teaching and advising has shaped his strategic approach to education and talent solutions. Sevak holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Chicago and an MBA from Harvard Business School. A Henry Luce Foundation Scholar, he lectured at China Foreign Affairs University. He is a sought-after speaker on the future of education, work, and civic engagement.

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Amit Sevak

CEO at ETS

Amit Sevak is a visionary leader committed to advancing human progress. As CEO of ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready, he leads teams across 200 countries. ETS is at the forefront of advancing the science of measurement to power human progress and is a force in the global upskilling and reskilling movement. Under Sevak’s leadership, ETS has expanded its reach beyond traditional education, providing licensure, credentialing, and skills-first talent solutions to governments, employers, and credentialing bodies worldwide. Sevak's leadership is marked by innovation and transformation in education and workforce development. He previously led the University of Europe in Madrid, INTI International University in Malaysia, and Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC). His tenure at these institutions drove major gains in student and job prospect outcomes. As a mentor to edtech CEOs and a founder of Mindset Global, Sevak has a proven track record in driving educational innovation. His extensive board service includes roles with Cambiar Education, CitiBridge, and Education Design Lab. Sevak’s background in research, teaching and advising has shaped his strategic approach to education and talent solutions. Sevak holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Chicago and an MBA from Harvard Business School. A Henry Luce Foundation Scholar, he lectured at China Foreign Affairs University. He is a sought-after speaker on the future of education, work, and civic engagement.

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2025 Back to School Summit
Thursday, September 11, 2025
12:00 pm

Assessing AI Literacy: Are We Prepared?

Everyone’s telling students, teachers and employees and employers to 'learn AI', but what does that actually mean, and how do we know if they’re truly prepared? In this urgent conversation, ETS CEO Amit Sevak explores how AI literacy is becoming the new baseline for learning, hiring, and upskilling, and why measurement is the missing link. This session unpacks how we define and quantify AI readiness across education and workforce systems. With new federal priorities placing AI literacy at the center of future funding and instruction, this fireside chat cuts through the noise to address the most critical question of the moment: are we actually ready?
2023 New York, 'Back to School' Summit
Thursday, September 7, 2023
2:00 pm

Supercharging Student Success By Rethinking Skills Assessment

Innovation Track. The assessment industry is being revolutionized by game-changing technologies and methodologies that foster deep learning, critical thinking, and holistic student growth. In this session, discover how personalized assessment and targeted test preparation is changing and promises to propel students toward academic excellence and future success.