CEO of QA Higher Education, fast growing company which partners with UK universities to recruit, teach and support learners from all over the world. Formerly launched and led Futurelearn Ltd for 8 years, interim Group Digital Director for Nord Anglia Education and previously a key architect of the BBC’s digital transformation, leading the digital operations of BBC Radio and BBC Television for over 10 years.I am a board level executive with a 20+ year career heading up innovative, ground-breaking product development and digital content operations which have impacted millions of people and have delivered industry-leading digital transformation in the Media and Education sectors.
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Chief Executive OfficerQa Higher EducationLondon, Gb -
Chief Executive OfficerQa Higher Education @ Qa Ltd Sep 2021 - PresentCEO of leading provider of higher education services to learners, universities and employers with a focus on employability and bridging skills gaps in tech and high-growth job markets.
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Group Digital DirectorNord Anglia Education Sep 2020 - Sep 2021London, Westminster, GbInterim role as Group Digital Director for the world's largest premium, international schools group. Developed ambitious strategy to position NAE as a world-leader in the use of edtech in schools, built a team and structure to drive digital product development and business transformation across the global network of Nord Anglia schools. -
CeoFuturelearn Ltd Nov 2012 - Jul 2020London, England, GbFounder and CEO of FutureLearn LtdGrew FutureLearn from idea stage with the UK Open University, through start-up and several fund raises to a £100m valuation in 2019, Europe's largest private Edtech deal at the time.Created a global, online marketplace for learning, attracting millions of people around the world to sign up to high quality courses and credentials.Developed a global partnership of universties, educators and industry and helped drive their digital transformation through our platform and services Built a world-leading online learning platform, with award-winning, mobile-first user experience, social learning pedagogy, market leading completion rates. -
Advisor On Digital Strategy And Business TransformationSineo Ltd Jan 2011 - Dec 2013* Managing a portfolio of strategy, advisory and interim management projects for a range of clients in the TV, radio, publishing and online advertising sectors including:- Lime Pictures- Random House - Phaidon Press - Specific Media - UKTV - United Business Media - New York Public Radio
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Controller, Multiplatform And Portfolio Services, Bbc Vision (Inc Television, Education, Children'S)Bbc Jan 2007 - Dec 2010London, England, GbOverseeing all online, interactive TV multiplatform commissioning and production, for BBC’s television division, plus managing central services such as scheduling and subtitling.• Created and led new digital strategy for the BBC’s TV brands and content, overhauling and relaunching all online, interactive TV and on demand services. • Editorial lead for the development and launch of BBC iPlayer, evangelising on demand to leadership of BBC TV, identifying and unlocking BBC content, working with technology teams to shape product -
Controller, Interactive, Bbc Radio & MusicBbc Jan 2000 - Dec 2006London, England, GbEstablished and implemented BBC Radio’s digital strategy and set up and managed new department to manage digital content and distribution, across internet, DTV, DAB and mobile. • Pioneered with first mainstream on demand service, BBC Radio Player, forerunner of the iPlayer. • First major broadcaster to introduce Podcasting. • Developed world-class online radio and music offer including websites for Radios 1 to 5 Live, BBC music services and first BBC SMS services.• Oversaw development, launch and distribution of new digital services, 6Music, BBC7 etc. • Developed cross-media interactive services for Proms, Glastonbury and key events.• Led the BBC’s DAB digital radio activity including manufacturer, government and broadcaster liaison in UK and Europe, Director of the Digital Radio Development Bureau. -
Head Of StrategyBbc Jun 1998 - Dec 1999London, England, GbManaged strategy, audience research and policy activities for BBC Radio• Developed and secured funding for BBC Radio’s cross platform digital strategy, including new digital radio services. • Modelled future radio audiences and competitive and technological challenges. -
Senior Strategy Manager, RadioBbc Apr 1997 - Jun 1998London, England, GbStrategy manager anlaysing BBC Radio services and developing new strategy for Director of Radio, Matthew Bannister. -
Brand Development ManagerThe Independent Jan 1996 - Mar 1997London, England, GbMember of new unit in Mirror Group, which used market analysis and audience insight to develop brand and marketing strategies for each newspaper title. • Developed holistic marketing and editorial strategy for the Independent titles.• Developed detailed analysis of circulation and readership data to recommend new strategic priorities by demographic, location and interest type. • Supported major marketing campaigns and introduction of direct mail strategy.
Simon Nelson Education Details
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Alliance Manchester Business SchoolMba -
University Of CambridgeClassics -
Manchester Grammar School
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Simon Nelson attended Alliance Manchester Business School, University Of Cambridge, Manchester Grammar School.
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