Study Group, Global. Study Group has announced the new addition of Steve Pinches in the new role of chief product officer. Steve is a highly experienced leader with an extensive background helping organisations across the publishing, EdTech and media industries to maximise the opportunity of digital and blended approaches to growth, having held key roles at the Financial Times, Pearson, the Hyve Group and Tes Global. At Hyve Group plc, one of the largest exhibitions organisations in the world, Steve helped build new digital and blended revenue streams around their entire portfolio of shows. Steve is committed to leading and motivating cross-functional teams to build exciting new businesses and products that make a positive impact on society. Commenting on his appointment he said: “It is thrilling to be joining international education leaders Study Group at such an exciting time in the company’s development, and I am very much looking forward to working with its excellent team to help develop the programmes and opportunities we know will be really valuable to our university partners and students.”