Learning Pool Names Benoit de la Tour as New CEO

Benoit de la Tour, CEO of Learning Pool ● Photo Credit: Learning Pool

DERRY, Northern Ireland & NEW YORK, August 22, 2024 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) - Learning Pool, a company specializing in learning technology solutions, has appointed Benoit de la Tour as its new Chief Executive Officer. This change is part of a planned leadership transition aimed at guiding the company through its next growth phase.

De la Tour, who brings experience from his previous roles as CEO of Advantive and positions at Microsoft and Infor, will take over from Ben Betts. Betts, who has served as CEO, will step down from daily operations. Paul McElvaney, co-founder of Learning Pool, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman in a non-executive capacity.

Jan-Olivier Fillols, Managing Director at Marlin Equity Partners, commented on the appointment: "At this stage in Learning Pool’s journey, we are excited to announce Benoit as our new global CEO. His visionary leadership and extensive experience in building global technology businesses of scale will be instrumental as we continue to grow the business and ensure that Learning Pool remains the partner of choice for customers looking for world-class learning experiences leveraging cutting-edge technology."

De la Tour expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "Learning and development is the driving force behind employee growth and organizational success, and I am honored to be trusted with leading Learning Pool during this exciting phase of its growth journey."

For more information, visit www.learningpool.com.

Source: Learning Pool via Business Wire