ApplyBoard, Canada. Blessed Pepple has joined ApplyBoard as associate account director, following a successful tenure at QS. With nearly a decade of experience in higher education, he has led high-impact partnerships across EdTech and international recruitment. Blessed has worked with leading institutions across EMEA, MENA, and APAC, embedding innovative technology solutions and long-term growth strategies. Blessed is passionate about creating access through technology and brings to ApplyBoard a deep understanding of institutional needs, market dynamics, and the future of global student mobility.