FutureLearn, Global. Ian Howell has officially joined the FutureLearn team bringing a wealth of experience accumulated during his extensive tenure in the higher education sector. Prior to joining FutureLearn, Ian held the position of CEO for Higher Ed Partners in the EMEA region. Ian joined HEP as a founding member in 2017 and played a pivotal role in establishing the company as a leading online degree business in the UK. Before his time at HEP, Ian served in key leadership roles at The Open University  for six years, overseeing international student recruitment, corporate sales, strategic partnerships and apprenticeships. Commenting on his appointment, Ian said: “During my time at The OU, I worked alongside colleagues who established the FutureLearn operation over 10 years ago, so I’m familiar with the company and excited by the opportunities ahead. I see FutureLearn as being uniquely positioned to work with governments, university partners, industry participants and learners to address critical skills deficiencies prevalent across all economies. I am thrilled to join the FutureLearn team and lead the business through its next phase of development.”