Study Group, UK. Study Group is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive David Leigh is to become Chairman on September 1. David has been the Chief Executive of Study Group for the last five years, during which time Study Group has grown to become one of the most successful pathway providers in the sector. Since the beginning of 2013, Study Group has added 29 new university partnerships, including those with Australia National University, Baylor University, Durham University, the University of Leeds, the University of Sheffield and the University of Vermont. Study Group has more partnerships with highly ranked universities than any other pathway provider. David will pass the role of Chief Executive Officer on to Emma Lancaster, who has been the Chief Financial Officer since 2013.