Richard McGrath joins Espresso Education as Managing Director
24th April 2002
Espresso
Education - the UK's leading supplier of live national curriculum content
for education and winner of the BETT Award for Innovation - has appointed
Richard McGrath as Managing Director. In his new role, Richard will be responsible
for securing Espresso's continued rapid growth through sales of the company's
educational content to Regional Broadband Grids, Local Education Authorities
and schools.
As the former Global Managing Director of a financial markets analysis division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Richard has 17 years experience working in both the UK and the US. Such experience has equipped him with the skills and expertise to develop and implement strategic business plans, important for an expanding business such as Espresso.
Espresso will continue to develop its 'Espresso for Primary Schools', 'Espresso for Secondary Schools' and 'Your Espresso' services, which utilise satellite technology to deliver weekly updates of video-rich curriculum learning materials to more than 500 subscribing schools across the U.K.
Commenting on his new role, Richard McGrath said:
I am very excited to be joining such an exceptional and innovative company. Espresso enhances the educational experience for both the pupil and teacher. It has a unique position in the market, which we will continue to expand by working closely with schools, LAs and Grids. My role is to take care of all the business issues and allow our team of talented educationalists to continue providing the education community with engaging resources of the very highest quality.
Lewis Bronze, Espresso founder and CEO, commented:
Richard's appointment is another key moment in the development
of Espresso Education from the original idea and early trials five years
ago, to the position today where we deliver resources every week to
500 plus schools. I am delighted to have brought such an experienced
and accomplished businessman into the company. I am confident that with
his leadership Espresso will enjoy rapid commercial expansion.
Richard McGrath is 41 years old and lives in Kingswood, Surrey, with his wife and daughter. He is a keen gardener and enjoys Formula One motor racing and DIY.
For further press information or paper versions of this release please contact:
Espresso Marketing, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, W6 9RL
Tel: +44(0)20 8237 1200
Fax: +44(0)20 8237 1201
Email: info@espresso.co.uk
