Louise Thorpe

Louise Thorpe has extensive work experience in the education technology industry. Louise is currently employed at Anthology Inc as the Vice President and Head of Sales Europe, a role they have held since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Blackboard for several years in various leadership positions. These roles included Vice President and Head of Client Experience, EMEA, Senior Director and Head of Consulting (Europe and RMEA), Senior Director of Consulting (EMEA) & Head of Strategic Services, and Director of Consulting (EMEA) & Head of Strategic Services. Louise'sresponsibilities at Blackboard involved establishing and promoting the International Strategic Services Practice, advising on best practices for strategic and operational planning in higher education, managing a team of project managers, securing sales, and successfully delivering consulting projects. Before their time at Blackboard, they held positions at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, where they were involved in academic innovation and strategic planning. Overall, Louise Thorpe has a strong background in sales, client experience, consulting, and strategic services in the education technology sector.

Louise Thorpe completed their Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Humberside Business School (now University of Lincoln) between 1986 and 1989. Later, they pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Secondary Maths) with QTS from Sheffield Hallam University from 1996 to 1998, focusing on Secondary Education and Teaching.