Publisher Emerald Global Publishing Group (further referred to as 'the Group') has announced the successful acquisition of GoodPractice, providers of cutting edge performance support tools for leaders and senior managers. The acquisition enables the Group to extend its reach into the professional learning and development, education and training sectors, with a focus on digital learning solutions.
The global e-learning market continues to flourish, driven by the demand for blended, accessible, cost-effective learning methods with evolving digital capabilities. With global acceptance of e-learning increasing in both higher education and professional markets, the acquisition of GoodPractice comes with the aim to strengthen the Group's value proposition in the professional learning and development markets.
GoodPractice, which will continue to operate under that name, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, effective from June 12, 2015. The GoodPractice Board will comprise of existing directors, CEO Peter Casebow and COO Owen Ferguson, plus Richard Bevan (Chairman), Simon Cox (Finance Director) and Chris Keenan (Business Development Director).
Subsidiaries of the Group now include: Emerald Group Publishing, GoodPractice and Research Media.
