EdTech Learning Pool has appointed a new CEO as part of a planned succession.
The firm, headquartered in Derry, Northern Ireland, was taken over by Marlin Equity Partners in 2021.
Founded two decades ago, its founding management team, led by executive chairman Paul McElvaney and CEO Ben Betts, will now step back from day-to-day operations, with Benoit de la Tour named as CEO.
Learning Pool empowers enterprises globally to upskill and reskill their workforce. Leveraging data-driven learning technologies, the company offers personalised insights into each learner’s profile and skillset, aligning learning initiatives with both individual needs and business objectives.
De la Tour has a track record of leading scaled global technology businesses – most recently as CEO of Advantive, a market leader in ERP for specialty manufacturing and distribution, operating in 88 countries worldwide.
Prior to Advantive, de la Tour was CEO at Navis and previously held a number of leadership roles at Microsoft and Infor.
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Jan-Olivier Fillols, a managing director at Marlin Equity Partners – who has been a board member of Learning Pool since Marlin’s acquisition – will become chairman of the board.
“At this stage in Learning Pool’s journey, we are excited to announce Benoit as our new global CEO,” said Fillols.
“His visionary leadership and extensive experience in building global technology businesses of scale will be instrumental as we continue to grow the business and ensure that Learning Pool remains the partner of choice for customers looking for world-class learning experiences leveraging cutting-edge technology.”
De la Tour said: “Learning and development is the driving force behind employee growth and organisational success, and I am honoured to be trusted with leading Learning Pool during this exciting phase of its growth journey.
“Our customer-centric, dedicated team – coupled with our loyal customer base and innovative solution set – position us as a true leader within the market. I look forward to working closely with the board, our teams, and our partners to realise our shared vision.”