Kenny Nicholl

Chief Operating Officer at PebblePad

Kenny Nicholl has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. Kenny currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at PebblePad, a global learning journey platform. In this role, they are responsible for the day-to-day operations, service, and growth of the business. Kenny works closely with the team, customers, and partners to transform the learning journey for millions of learners. Kenny also served as the Chief Growth Officer and Company Director at PebblePad, where they helped universities and higher education providers enhance their learning initiatives.

Prior to their role at PebblePad, Kenny worked at Instructure, a software company focused on education technology. Kenny held various positions at Instructure, including General Manager, EMEA, Vice President, EMEA, and Director of Sales, EMEA. In these roles, they played a key role in expanding the company's reach and increasing its user base.

Before joining Instructure, Kenny worked at Hobsons, a global partner for the education sector. Kenny served as the Commercial, Sales, and Marketing Director for the EMEA region. During their time at Hobsons, they helped the organization deliver student success and provided services such as student recruitment and SaaS software.

Kenny's earlier experience includes working at THUS (formerly THUS Plc.), a Cable & Wireless Business, where they served as the Head of Sales. Kenny provided leadership, management, and performance coaching for various sales teams, including the education vertical.

Before THUS, Kenny worked at Kelly Fuels as the General Manager of the two largest regional divisions in Northern Ireland. Kenny gained valuable experience in managing a business and navigating the challenges of the coal and oil industry.

Overall, Kenny Nicholl has a strong background in sales, business management, and education technology. Kenny has a proven track record of driving growth and success in the organizations they have worked for.

Kenny Nicholl attended the Central College of Commerce from 1988 to 1991, where they earned an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers degree. Kenny'sstudies at the college focused on various subjects such as accounting, business management, taxation, and banking law. Additionally, they obtained the certification of Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland from CIBS, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    January, 2023 - present

  • Chief Growth Officer & Company Director

    September, 2020