University of London Worldwide, UK. Dr Sky Zheng has started as the new executive director at the University of London Worldwide (formerly known as University of London International Programs). Joining in January 2025, Sky is responsible for driving growth across the University’s digital and distance learning programs, which currently include 40,000 students across 190 countries. Sky brings over two decades of experience in higher education, having held leadership positions in public and private institutions. Prior to joining the University of London, he served as managing director of transnational education at Global University Systems, CEO of InteractivePro, an online program management (OPM) provider for universities and most recently as vice president of international development at FutureLearn. “I am delighted and truly honoured to be appointed by the University of London as executive director, University of London Worldwide. The University, with 17 federation members, is the UK’s leading provider of digital and blended distance education globally. The University’s legacy and commitment to providing accessible and inclusive world-class transnational education is inspiring.”