Nerdy Appoints Former Amazon Executive as New COO

Nerdy has appointed John Paszterko as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Paszterko previously worked at Amazon for over 9 years, most recently as Head of North America Customer Fulfillment. He will lead consumer sales, marketplace operations, and member services at Nerdy.

Nerdy Inc. has appointed John Paszterko as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Paszterko, who has extensive experience in operations and technology integration, joins Nerdy from Amazon, where he spent over nine years, most recently as Head of North America Customer Fulfillment (NACF) operations efficiency and technology integration team. His appointment will see him leading Consumer Sales, Marketplace Operations, and Member Services at Nerdy [1][2].

Paszterko's tenure at Amazon involved overseeing 180+ Product, Program, and Data Science managers across 200+ Fulfillment Centers and three business lines. His background in scaling operations and driving efficiency will be invaluable as Nerdy aims to accelerate its Live + AI™ platform. Prior to Amazon, Paszterko spent ten years in the U.S. Army, where he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and obtained a Master of Science in Global Business and Finance from Georgetown University [3].

Nerdy Inc. is a leading platform for live online learning, leveraging technology, including AI, to connect learners with experts. The company's purpose-built proprietary platform provides learning experiences across thousands of subjects and formats, including Learning Memberships, one-on-one instruction, small group tutoring, large format classes, and adaptive assessments. Nerdy's flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation's largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes [3].

This appointment comes at a time when Nerdy is focused on scaling its operations and driving sustainable growth. Paszterko's operational discipline and focus on innovation will help Nerdy convert AI advantages into accelerated revenue growth, expanded margins, and profitability. His appointment is expected to create long-term value for Nerdy's shareholders [3].

References:
[1] https://www.classaction.org/blog/amazon-prime-video-lawsuit-claims-customers-who-buy-content-are-misled-about-ownership-rights
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/nerdy-appoints-john-paszterko-as-chief-operating-officer-ce7c50d9d08afe21
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250826360328/en/Nerdy-Appoints-John-Paszterko-as-Chief-Operating-Officer