Ted Announces New Leadership: Sal Khan, Founder Of Khan Academy, Is Taking Over

Ted Announces New Leadership: Sal Khan, Founder Of Khan Academy, Is Taking Over
Ted Announces New Leadership: Sal Khan, Founder Of Khan Academy, Is Taking Over This afternoon, TED, the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization best known for its globally beloved TED Talks, has announced a new era of leadership.  Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, has been named as a board member and “Vision Steward” of the organization, following a nine-month search. Earlier this year, Chris Anderson, head of TED for 25 years, announced he would be stepping down and set off on a unique and bold journey to find his replacement.  Khan and Anderson together on the TED stage in 2023. Photo: Gilberto Tadday / TED According to a press release from the organization, today’s announcement follows a period of “extensive consultation with close to 100 organizations, investors, and individuals worldwide.”  After receiving numerous proposals, including offers to acquire TED outright, the organization decided to remain a nonprofit, with Khan working with existing leadership to steward the institut…