BridgeU, UK. Patrick Whitfield has been promoted to the position of CEO at BridgeU, after it was announced that founder and CEO Lucy Stonehill would be stepping away from day-to-day operations. Since July 2023, he has been the company’s chief commercial officer, and was previously in the same position at Adventus, as well as also having a previous role as a group commercial director at IDP Connect. Lucy Stonehill said: “I am thrilled to announce that Patrick Whitfield will be taking on the role of CEO… Patrick is inspired by the opportunities he sees for BridgeU and the exciting plans already underway. He has a clear and compelling vision for where to take the company in its next chapter.”