Brian Cronin, Angel Investor

Brian Cronin is Head of Corporate Development and Control Officer at Sallie Mae, Angel Investor, and Private Board Director. Brian J. Cronin serves as the Head of Corporate Development and Control Officer for Sallie Mae. In this role, he manages Sallie Mae's strategic business initiatives and merger and acquisition efforts. This includes leading the acquisition transactions of Nitro College (2022) and Scholly Inc. (2023) Additionally, as the Control Officer, he leads the first line of defense efforts as well as the financial and operational controls of the business. This includes the strategic management of MarTech initiatives, Financial Operations, and Corporate Governance. Brian also serves on the Board of Directors for Deserve Inc. Brian has more than 25 years of financial services experience, including 9 years as the Head of Investor Relations for Sallie Mae. In this role, he led the company through the company spin in 2014 and executed a common stock repurchase program that reduced outstanding shares by 45%. He also has had roles in marketing, product development, and finance at Sallie Mae, MBNA America, and JP Morgan Chase. He has an undergraduate degree and MBA from Purdue University and graduated from the North Bennett Street School of Carpentry.