Simon Emmett

Chief Partner Officer IDP Education, CEO IDP UK

United Kingdom

About

Highly motivated, dynamic manager experienced in strategic plannng and leading successful teams. Demonstrable success in: * Strategic brand positioning with a long term vision * P&L management and delivery of key targets * Negotiating ongoing promotional, sponsorship and recruitment solutions via print, web and event channels * Delivering government and private sector contracts

Experience

  • IDP Education, UK and Ireland (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • CEO, IDP UK
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • CEO
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for: - IDP client & partner strategy through the IDP Connect brand (B2B) - Strategy & operational delivery for IDP Connect student facing websites & apps (B2C) (Whatuni.com, Complete University Guide, Postgraduatesearch.com & all Hotcourses International websites)

  • IDP Education Ltd (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief Partner Office
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Global Leadership Team member
      Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

  • Hotcourses Group (18 yrs 2 mos)
    • CEO
      Sep 2015 - Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Managing Director - UK
      Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Responsible for the busiest and biggest Education comparison sites for prospective UK students. Products cover Higher Education, Adult learning and training opportunities. Specific areas of responsibility: - Strategic planning - P&L responsibility - Sector liaison including the Whatuni Advisory Group - Strategic partnerships - Management of UX, design, editorial, marketing, sales and customer support teams. - Events including The Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA's) Websites responsible for: Higher Education: www.whatuni.com UK’s leading undergraduate comparison site www.postgraduatesearch.com UK’s largest database of postgraduate opportunities, scholarships and video interviews Training: www.trainingandcourses.com Adult learning: www.hotcourses.com www.floodlight.co.uk

    • Commercial Director (UK, Europe & USA)
      Aug 2011 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for UK and International Higher Education product and commercial development.