Bruce Dahlgren

BBA '83, MBA '85
CEO/Board Director/Global Technology Executive

Bruce is a Chief Executive Officer, board director, and global technology executive who has spent more than four decades leading organizations through transformation, innovation, and growth. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Blackboard, one of the world's leading higher education technology companies, helping colleges and universities enhance teaching, learning, student success, and institutional effectiveness through innovative technology.

Prior to Blackboard, Bruce served as Chief Executive Officer of Anthology, where he led the company's operational turnaround and strategic restructuring that resulted in the successful sale of two companies and the emergence of the new Blackboard. Together, these organizations have supported millions of students, educators, and higher education institutions around the world.

Earlier in his career, Bruce held senior executive leadership positions with Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, leading multi-billion-dollar enterprise businesses, including responsibility for the Asia Pacific and Japan Region. Prior to HP, Bruce held senior leadership roles at NCR, AT&T, and Lexmark. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of MetricStream and Xpress Retail and as Chief Revenue Officer of Kony, consistently helping organizations accelerate growth, strengthen operations, and navigate periods of significant change.

A recognized advocate for the future of higher education, Bruce speaks internationally on the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence to enhance teaching, learning, and student success. He has served as a featured speaker and panelist with UNESCO and other global education organizations, helping shape conversations on the role of AI in higher education.

Bruce brings extensive board experience across public, private equity, and founder-led technology companies, advising on governance, digital transformation, cybersecurity, global growth, and AI strategy. His experience leading Blackboard and Anthology provides a unique perspective on the evolving needs of colleges and universities worldwide.

A proud Stetson alumnus, Bruce earned both his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from Stetson University and completed executive education at the Wharton School. He has served on Stetson University's Board of Trustees since 2018 and currently serves as a committee chair, helping advance the University's mission and strategic priorities.

Guided by Stetson's commitment to personal growth and responsible leadership, Bruce is passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders to thrive in an increasingly global and AI-enabled world.