Steve Daly

Steve is a global technology leader guiding Instructure through one of the most transformative eras in education. As CEO, he is leading the company’s shift from an industry-leading LMS provider to a future-ready learning ecosystem that helps institutions and learners navigate rapid technological and workforce change. With more than 25 years of experience scaling global technology companies, Steve is driving Instructure’s expansion across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, ensuring solutions remain relevant to regional needs while supporting a unified global vision.

Since joining Instructure in 2020, Steve has strengthened the company’s foundation and expanded its ecosystem, including Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment, to support learning, assessment, and verified credentials from early education through career development. He frequently emphasizes that the pace of change will not slow down and works with districts, universities, and organizations to build the readiness needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

Before Instructure, Steve held leadership roles at Ivanti, Avocent, and Intel. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from BYU.