Simon Nelson

Simon Nelson is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the education technology sector. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at QA Higher Education, Simon focuses on bridging skills gaps in tech and high-growth job markets. Previously, Simon held interim leadership as Group Digital Director at Nord Anglia Education, where strategic advancements in edtech were developed. As the founder and CEO of FutureLearn Ltd, Simon led the company from inception to a £100m valuation, establishing a global online learning marketplace. Simon's earlier career includes pivotal roles at the BBC, where digital strategies for multiple platforms were created and managed, as well as various advisory projects in the media industry. Simon's academic credentials include an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.