Penn Student Agencies’ Post

Penn Student Agencies is pleased to announce Ria Kokkengada has been selected as our next Chief Executive Officer. Ria will begin training under Chris Raboy in January before assuming the position on April 8th, 2024. Ria, a member of the Class of 2026 in The Wharton School, concentrating in Finance, has been a dedicated contributor to the PSA & Penn community. Her involvement in the Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, Wharton Undergraduate Consulting Club, and the Penn Period Project showcases her commitment to both professional and social causes. Currently serving as the Vice President of Sales & Revenue, Ria has been instrumental in driving new sources of revenue and service implementation across PSA portfolio businesses assisting the CEO and CSO with financial reporting and project implementation such as benchmarking our services. "My vision as incoming CEO is to cultivate an organization that meets the evolving needs of the Penn community. I aim to attract passionate people, elevate PSA's campus presence, and foster a vibrant culture of innovation. With a focus on ensuring every team member thrives, we will build upon PSA's success over the past 90 years, creating a future marked by continued growth and impact" says Kokkengada on her appointment. In her new role as Chief Executive Officer, Ria will play a pivotal role in expanding our organization's mission and vision. Her focus will be on aligning strategic development with our core purpose, maintaining strong financial performance, and fostering valuable relationships with alumni, campus partners, and external stakeholders.