Higher Digital Welcomes Antoine (Andy) Kearney as Vice President, Digital Experiences and Engagement Practice Lead
[McLean, VA] Higher Digital, a leading provider of strategic consulting services and solutions to the higher education market, announces that Antoine (Andy) Kearney joins the company as Vice President, Digital Experience and Engagement Practice Lead. In this role, Kearney will oversee the strategy, growth, and delivery of Higher Digital services and solutions concentrating on the enterprise digital experience projects for higher education institutions across the United States and the United Kingdom, applying his expertise to improve outcomes and operational efficiencies.
With over 30 years of experience in higher education technology, Kearney brings a deep understanding of the sector’s unique challenges. He has held senior leadership positions at companies such as Ellucian, Blackbaud, Anthology, and Ready Education, key roles at leading institutions, including Georgia State University, Georgetown University, and Spelman College, and has partnered with Peak Performance Technologies to help institutions navigate their technology selection initiatives. Kearney is passionate about customer success and is known for building collaborative relationships that align strategic goals and deliver transformative results.
“Andy’s unparalleled experience and dedication to enhancing an institution’s ability to streamline and engage the digital experience for prospects, students, faculty, and staff will allow us to significantly expand our impact on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Wayne Bovier, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Higher Digital. “He has a remarkable ability to translate institutional challenges into innovative, user-centered solutions, and we’re thrilled to have him lead our Digital Experience and Engagement Practice.”
Kearney’s expertise spans go-to-market execution, customer onboarding, business process engineering, professional services, customer success, and user support. His multicultural background—fluent in French and Spanish with conversational proficiency in Arabic and Hungarian—allows him to effectively connect with diverse customers and stakeholders worldwide. As a proud first-generation college graduate, Kearney has a personal commitment to supporting higher education institutions in achieving their mission and maximizing their potential.
“I’m excited to join Higher Digital, not only because of the opportunity to lead transformative projects, but also because of my deep respect for the company’s vision and exceptional team,” said Kearney. “Higher Digital’s drive to help institutions make informed decisions, improve the student journey, and achieve their mission aligns perfectly with my values and passion. Together, we’ll continue to bring innovative, student-centered solutions that create lasting impact.”
A graduate of Georgia State University, Kearney credits his education with shaping his professional trajectory. He continues to give back to his alma mater as a member of the Board of Directors for the Georgia State University Alumni Association. Outside of his work in higher education, Kearney is also an accomplished vocal musician and previously founded a community children’s choir to foster confidence, cultural awareness, and communication skills among young people.
Kearney’s appointment strengthens Higher Digital’s commitment to driving digital transformation and user-centered initiatives across higher education. His leadership will ensure that institutions benefit from strategic insights and impactful, long-term improvements to the student experience.
Additional practice areas within Higher Digital include Change Management as well as Data Management & Artificial Intelligence. The Change Management Practice is led by Colleen Baker, Chief Operations Officer and co-founder of Higher Digital, with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation. The Data Management & AI Practice is led by Dr. Jess Evans, Vice President of Strategic Services, who is renowned for her digital transformation, business strategy, and technology leadership expertise.
