Stephen Laster joins Panopto as the new Chief Executive Officer

Panopto has announced the appointment of Stephen Laster as the new Chief Executive Officer

Stephen Laster, Chief Executive Officer, Panopto

A proven technology and product leader, Stephen brings more than two decades of executive experience driving digital transformation and innovation across education and enterprise software.

Stephen Laster joins Panopto from D2L, where he most recently served as President. His career spans senior leadership roles at McGraw-Hill Education, Ellucian, Harvard Business School, and Babson College where he has led large-scale teams, developed category-defining products, and built platforms that have redefined how millions of learners and professionals experience education. At Panopto, Stephen will lead the company’s next chapter as it scales its platform and continues to enable AI-powered video across learning, training, and communication environments around the world.

“Panopto is uniquely positioned at the intersection of video, knowledge management, and education,” said Stephen Laster. “I am thrilled to join a company with such a strong foundation, an exceptional team, and a powerful mission. As video becomes increasingly critical to how organizations learn and operate, Panopto is poised to play an even greater role in enabling success for its customers.”

Sejal Pietrzak, Executive Chair at Panopto

“Stephen is a proven operator who combines deep technical expertise with a sharp focus on customer impact,” said Sejal Pietrzak, Executive Chair at Panopto. “His track record of building world-class technology organizations and his passion for delivering exceptional product experiences make him the ideal leader to guide Panopto into its next phase of growth.”

With this appointment, Panopto continues its commitment to building industry-leading video technology that elevates how people learn and communicate in today’s digital-first world.