LONDON, 14 JUNE 2023: FutureLearn, a global social learning platform with 18 million learners and a vast portfolio of online courses, announces the appointment of Ian Howell as its new Managing Director. Ian Howell officially joins the FutureLearn team on 19 June, bringing a wealth of experience accumulated during his extensive tenure in the higher …
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FutureLearn appoints Ian Howell as Managing Director
LONDON, 14 JUNE 2023: FutureLearn, a global social learning platform with 18 million learners and a vast portfolio of online courses, announces the appointment of Ian Howell as its new …
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