Cengage Learning, a US-based provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, has announced the appointment of Julian Drinkall to President and CEO, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and India, effective September 27, 2012. In his new role, Drinkall will focus on driving growth across the EMEA and India business building new opportunities with international partners and customers and strengthening core existing relationships. He replaces Jill Jones who stepped down in July this year.
Drinkall joins Cengage Learning most recently from OC&C Strategy Consultants, where he helped build their media business, including key educational projects with the BBC and Cambridge University Press. Previously, he served as CEO of Macmillan Education when the unit was newly created and focused on strategy to address the trends of globalisation and digital. His earlier background includes key business development and merger, acquisition, and integration roles at Boots Group, IPC Media (Time Warner), BBC, Arthur D. Little, and Island International.
Drinkall will be based in Cengage Learning's Andover, UK office.
