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Poets&Quants Appoints Leanne Maciel as Managing Director

PRIVATEOct 22, 2026

Position

Director

Company

Poets&Quants

Leanne Maciel
OaklandEducation

Description

Leanne Maciel has accepted the role of Managing Director at Poets&Quants, succeeding Sat Sharma, who will remain with the company until the end of 2026 to support the leadership transition. With a robust background in business education and prior experience with global brands, Leanne is poised to lead P&Q into its next chapter.

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Company Information

Company

Poets&Quants

Location

Oakland, California, United States

About

Poets&Quants is the leading independent media platform covering graduate business education. Founded in 2010, it has become the most trusted and influential voice in business education. The platform serves millions of readers worldwide with authoritative coverage and insights.

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