PEN Group, UK. Rob Forbes has stepped into a new chapter as PEN Group’s director of communications & PR, following a 13 year tenure at Global University Systems. Well known for his work shaping communications strategies and working closely with university partners, Rob has been a familiar figure across global HE networks over the years. Speaking about the transition, he said: “I’ve spent years collaborating with universities in the UK and around the world, and I’m looking forward to doing that with even more flexibility and focus at Planet Education Networks (PEN Group). There’s huge momentum and drive here and I’m energised by the chance to work alongside my talented colleagues at our own institutions and with PEN’s key university partners.