Our people
Peter ReedManaging Director: Global OPM
Peter leads our Global OPM business and is responsible for the day-to-operations, P&L Management, client relationships and strategic development. He has worked in Higher Education for almost 20 years, across academic and non-academic roles, and over the past 6 -years within OPM relationships in the UK, US and Europe. His research interest was in the use of technology to enhance learning and teaching.
Dr Sky ZhengCEO Interactive Pro and GUS Online
Sky is responsible for the coordinated approach to online learning across Global University Systems. Sky has over 15 years' experience in international higher education and has held senior international development roles in public universities in the UK. In 2011, Sky and his team won the prestigious Times Higher Education award for Outstanding International Strategy
Sumanth PalepuHead of Global Marketing and Student Recruitment, and Business Head of Edology
Sumanth is an IIM Graduate with 14+ years of overall experience and 9+ years of Ed-Tech Leadership experience in Sales & Marketing and Product roles. with a track record in designing, building, marketing and selling Education & e-Learning products and services through B2C, B2B and B2BC.
Awarded the “Marketing Maverick” by Global Marketing Congress & CMO Global, Sumanth is as a Thought Leader & Innovation Specialist in Education & Online Learning space.
Dr. Elaine GarciaHead of Academics
Elaine is Head of Academics and is responsible for all aspects of academic delivery. She has worked with education for over 20 years in a range of roles including as Head of Blended Learning and Digital Development. She holds a PhD from the University of Plymouth which explored the role of Blogs within teaching and learning. Her research interests relate to the use of technology within teaching and learning and she has authored a number of journal papers, book chapters and conference papers.