Michael Cotter Email & Phone Number

Oxford, Gb

Guildford, Surrey, Gb

Led the initiative to redefine online education at the University of Surrey, focusing on delivering exceptional learning experiences accessible worldwide. My role involved strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and the implementation of innovative digital learning solutions. Highlights of my tenure include:- Established major strategic partnerships and collaborations, amplifying the University's impact and accessibility to a global audience, while ensuring operational excellence and sustainability.- Developed the business model and support structures to deliver significant high margin revenues to the University.- Spearheaded the implementation of pioneering online learning platforms, emphasizing flexibility, engagement, and high-quality content tailored to diverse learner needs.- Directed the creation and accreditation of 15 new postgraduate programs and a range of professional certificates, aligning with industry demands and future skills requirements, thereby enhancing the institution's prestige and global reach.- Successfully managed multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between academics, IT professionals, and support services to achieve strategic goals.- Implemented modern digital assessment tools to ensure integrity and accessibility, contributing to a comprehensive online education ecosystem.Through these efforts, I contributed significantly to the University's mission to expand access to quality education, demonstrating leadership, strategic insight, and a commitment to educational innovation.

Supporting education providers, edtech and fintech companies with project management, product strategy and research services

London, London, Gb

Joined Fire Tech in 2019, which was acquired by MyTutor in 2021. I led the transformation and expansion of the e-learning course portfolio, focusing on areas such as Coding, Artificial Intelligence, and Graphic Design. My leadership was instrumental in driving innovation, expanding market reach, and enhancing the learning experience for users. Key accomplishments include:- Oversaw the exponential growth of the product portfolio, introducing new learning formats and subject areas to meet evolving market needs and learner preferences.- Championed the development and implementation of strategic partnerships, significantly enhancing course content, accessibility, and learner engagement.- Led a customer-centric approach to product development, maintaining high user satisfaction, course completion rates, and customer lifetime value.- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious targets, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization.- Played a crucial role in nurturing investor relationships, ensuring the sustainable growth and scalability of the learning platform.

London, Gb

● Created the new Pearson Direct to Learner consumer business unit responsible for creating new products and services for the home learning market ● Portfolio included the multi-million-selling Revise Series, BBC Active Language Learning, BBC Bitesize Revision, Carol Vorderman’s TheMathsFactor.com online maths service, York Notes Study Guides, and various new tutoring services ● TheMathsFactor.com was BETT Award Nominated for 2017 Best Home Learning Service ● Developed Pearson’s new Secondary Assessment and Progression Services for schools ● Led the Pearson team on submissions for the creation of the UK’s first virtual free school ● Worked with Cambridge MBA Programme to develop new means of viral promotion of digital services ● Led on the £50,000 IC Tomorrow-sponsored innovation competition to deliver next generation e-learning platforms, and worked with the winners to develop their solutions

London, Gb

● Explored and developed growth opportunities in adjacent markets● Led on development of new Curriculum, Future Skills and Employability Services for schools ● Led on identification of bids and tenders

London, Gb

● Led cross-site team of product managers and editors managing and creating print and digital services for the Primary School and Home Learning markets ● Responsible for the team delivering Power Maths, one of the only two DfE-approved new Primary maths mastery schemes ● Responsible for the Learning Services Professional Development team● Responsible for strategic planning and delivery● Pearson representative on the EPC Publishers’ Association committee

London, Gb

● Created the new Pearson Direct to Learner consumer business unit responsible for creating new products and services for the home learning market ● Portfolio included the multi-million-selling Revise Series, BBC Active Language Learning, BBC Bitesize Revision, Carol Vorderman’s TheMathsFactor.com online maths service, York Notes Study Guides, and various new tutoring services ● TheMathsFactor.com was BETT Award Nominated for 2017 Best Home Learning Service ● Developed Pearson’s new Secondary Assessment and Progression Services for schools ● Led the Pearson team on submissions for the creation of the UK’s first virtual free school ● Worked with Cambridge MBA Programme to develop new means of viral promotion of digital services ● Led on the £50,000 IC Tomorrow-sponsored innovation competition to deliver next generation e-learning platforms, and worked with the winners to develop their solutions

London, Gb

● Led the publishing team responsible for the development of the Pearson’s Secondary Maths list, extending our lead as the #1 Maths publisher in the UK, with the market’s leading GCSE and A-level courses ● Delivered market share growth in Maths in every single year of this position● Responsible for the management and development of Edexcel A-level Maths qualifications from 2011 to 2013 ● Delivered share growth each year in History and Religious Studies ● Delivered multiple digital products and services – Achieve for Level Up Maths, LiveText eBooks platform, Results Plus Booster, ActiveTeach, Exam Wizard Online for Maths, ActiveLearn, and the UK’s first monetised Mobile GCSE Maths app for phones ● Pioneered the incorporation of student exam performance data into new GCSE courses in 2009 and 2010 ● Led the team responsible for the creation of the Cisco Olympics 2012 materials and national competition ● Winner of the Pearson Education UK Innovation Award for 2011

London, Gb

Responsible for the Secondary Mathematics publishing programme at what was formerly Heinemann, and is now Pearson Education. From 2006 to 2008 I was also responsible for Geography, History and Religious Studies.

New York, New York, Us

● Led the team making market-leading Maths and Science GCSE courses, and raised list revenues by 40% ● Launched four new GCSE Science series with such innovations as Homework Online, Photorealistic Virtual Experiments, Visual Lesson Planning and a unique three-panel approach to textbook design that offered accessibility and motivation to all students ● The Photorealistic Virtual Experiments software was a Runner Up at the 2007 BETT Awards ● Delivery of Revision and ICT strands to enhance the UK’s Number 1 Key Stage 3 Maths series, Maths Frameworking

Cheltenham, Gb

● Development of Scientifica and Just Click, Nelson Thornes’ flagship mixed-media, Key Stage 3 Science course and software platform ● Development of Thinking Science Professional – the best-selling CD-ROM in the company ● The Spotlight Science for Scotland series which claimed 60% share of the market, within 5 months ● Development of materials for Channel 4’s TV series Science in Focus, presented by Adam Hart-Davis

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

Editing and publication of industrial business-to-business magazines and newsletters.

● Redesigned the assembly facility to world class standards ● Doubled capacity of keyboard production area to 100 000 units per week ● Raised production of electrical leads from 2.3 million units to 3.3 million units per month

Engineering And Maths, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Mathematics

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