Oxford International Education Group, UK. Jo Grendall has been appointed as chief human resources officer at OIEG. Jo joins from Study Group and brings an impressive, in-depth range of global HR experience to help support OIEG’s ambitious growth goals. With over 18 years of experience in HR, Jo is an expert in cultivating the supportive environment needed for people to thrive. Prior to this role, Jo held roles at Study Group, Insendi, World Gold Council and Gilead Sciences. Jo will play an important role as OIEG looks to continue its global growth trajectory. Her experience includes leading international strategies that have delivered highly effective online learning, workflow optimisation, regional sales and marketing initiatives, and staff scaling. Commenting on her appointment, Jo said: “International education transforms lives, bringing accessible education to all. I’m delighted to be joining OEIG to support my colleagues deliver this ambition. Nurturing an environment that allows people to grow and support students on their quest for education is a real privilege.”