learndirect, a market leader in technology-led training and eAssessment services, announces that Peter Rigby has joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Peter has extensive experience in the skills and training sector, and until the end of 2013 was Chief Executive of Informa plc, the B2B business information, publishing and events group. Between 1988 and 2013, Peter was either Executive Chairman or Group Chief Executive of Informa. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Betfair Group plc.
Roger Peace, Chief Executive of learndirect said: "Peter brings a wealth of experience in the education and training sectors, having built Informa from a small company into a global media group over a period of twenty five years. I am thrilled to welcome him to the Board.”
Peter Rigby said: “I’m delighted to be joining learndirect. When you combine its market leading position in the skills and employability market, with its use of technology, learndirect has an exciting future.”