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Merry Helou

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VP of Strategy at Zearn
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Merry Helou is the VP of Strategy at Zearn, a non-profit educational organization. A graduate of both Harvard University and Harvard Business School, she previously worked as a consultant at EY-Parthenon, advising private equity clients on M&A and growth strategy in the education and tech sectors.

Outside of her professional life, Merrys interests include running, yoga, and experimenting with new recipes. She has previously spent time working at the intersection of strategy, education, and technology, reflecting a long-held passion for the space.

She co-authored an article in the HBS student newspaper offering career advice to aspiring consultants.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
VP of Strategy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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EdTech Strategy
As VP of Strategy at Zearn, she is responsible for the growth and direction of a leading math learning platform used by millions of students.
M&A in Education
Her consulting work at EY-Parthenon involved advising private equity and corporate clients on acquisitions and due diligence within the education sector.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
VP of Strategy
Zearn
8-2020 - 11-2024
Director of Marketing
Zearn
5-2019 - 8-2020
Certification Manager
Zearn
9-2017 - 4-2019
Consultant
EY-Parthenon
6-2016 - 8-2016
Product: User Experience Research Intern
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Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Harvard Business School
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Harvard University
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