Granada Learning announces David Smith as Executive Chairman5 May 2006 – Granada Learning today welcomes David Smith as its Executive Chairman, following the company’s recent acquisition by Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS). Mr Smith, formerly Chief Executive of Taylor and Francis plc and subsequently Chairman of T&F Informa plc, has over 35 years experience in the educational and professional publishing sectors. Commenting on his new role, Mr. Smith said, “I am delighted to join Granada Learning and help to shape its development. The company’s strong brands and celebrated portfolio are well placed to meet the demands of the ever-changing learning environment. I am looking forward to enhancing its position in the education sector.” Nigel Ward, Granada Learning’s Managing Director, said: “Our market-leading resources have gone from strength to strength over the last nine years as ICT has become embedded in UK schools. We warmly welcome this new phase in our growth. Under David’s guidance, we will continue to publish the innovative resources that make a real difference to teaching and learning at all levels.” Following his appointment as Chief Executive of Taylor & Francis plc in April 2002, David Smith became the Chairman of T&F Informa plc. Prior to this, he held senior management positions at the international publishing and information group, Wolters Kluwer, where he became the Chief Executive of its European Education and Legal, Tax and Business divisions. Granada Learning was acquired by VSS from ITV plc in April 2006. The company is one of the UK’s leading educational publishers with a broad portfolio of products and services for education, including assessment, curriculum software, special educational needs resources, school improvement planning tools, professional development materials for teachers and home learning resources.
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About Granada Learning Granada Learning provides resources for the full spectrum of teaching and learning. It develops and publishes curriculum software, resources for children with special educational needs, revision guides and home learning materials, assessments, school management tools, learning platforms and professional development materials. These are used in all sectors of the market from nurseries, primary and secondary schools through to colleges and universities.
About Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Investments include Hemscott plc, Pepcom GmbH, Riviera Broadcasting, Infobase, DOAR, Berliner Verlag GmbH, PreVisor and Schofield Media. VSS maintains offices in London and New York. VSS has a strong interest in the education sector, particularly in the UK, and has spent substantial time reviewing the market to identify opportunities. Technology-driven change, underpinned by strong support from government, provides significant opportunities for growth in a fragmented market. VSS’s commitment to the sector is illustrated by a recent investment in Sherston Publishing Group.
For more information, please contact: Danielle Morgan PR Manager, Granada Learning Telephone: 020 8996 3632 Email: danielle.morgan@granadamedia.com
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