Peter Sperling
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Peter Sperling | |
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Alma mater | University of California at Santa Barbara University of Phoenix |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman of Apollo Group Chairman of CallWave |
| Relatives | John Sperling |
Peter V. Sperling (born 1960) is an American billionaire businessman. Sperling is the former chairman of Apollo Group,[1] and CallWave, Inc.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sperling is the son of entrepreneur and educator John Sperling, co-founder of the University of Phoenix, and Sandra Sperling, who was also an educator and actively involved in the family's philanthropic endeavors.[3] He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his MBA from the University of Phoenix.[1]
Career
[edit]Perter Sperling joined Apollo Education in 1986. He took over as chairman at the Apollo Education Group when his father retired in 2001.[1] He remained in that position until 2017 when the group was bought and made private.[4] This came as the University of Phoenix was facing a number of state and federal investigations into many of its practices.[5]
After stepping down from Apollo, Sperling became joined CallWave, a communication services company, as chairman and a 19% owner.[6]
Political activity
[edit]Sperling sponsored and financially backed Proposition 7 of California's November 2008 general election.[7] Also in 2008, Sperling was listed as one of the 400 wealthiest Americans.[8] Sperling’s net worth is estimated at US$1.7 billion.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Peter V. Sperling Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Peter Sperling (USA)". The Times. 1 March 2009.
- ^ "Peter Sperling: Peter Sperling Net Worth, Biography, Age, Spouse, Children & More". Goodreturn. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Wiles, Russ. "University of Phoenix parent Apollo Education starts new chapter as private firm". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Cohen, Patricia; Bray, Chad (2016-02-08). "University of Phoenix Owner, Apollo Education Group, Will Be Taken Private". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "1 Lightning Bolt". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ San Francisco Bay Guardian: State Ballot Measures
- ^ "The 400 Richest Americans". Forbes. 17 September 2008. Archived from the original on 21 September 2008.
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