Julian Drinkall

Director at Sanoma

Julian Drinkall is the current Director at Sanoma. Prior to this, they served as the CEO of The Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) from December 2016 to June 2021. During their time at AET, Julian led a complete turnaround in educational outcomes and financial performance. In 2017/18, they established a new leadership team and overhauled governance structures; record improvement in KS2 results at primary; and academy deficits turned into surpluses.

From June 2014 to November 2016, Julian served as the Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Plus Group Ltd. And from January 2012 to December 2014, they were the President and CEO of Cengage Learning EMEA.

Julian has also served as the Chairman of Dragons Teaching and as an Operating Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants.

Julian Drinkall achieved a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, and a PPE from University of Oxford. Julian also attended Eton College.

Julian Drinkall reports to Susan Duinhoven, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Rolf Grisebach - Director, Pia Kalsta - CEO, Sanoma Media Finland, and Alex Green - CFO.

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