John Atherton

John Atherton is an experienced SaaS sales leader who currently serves as the VP of Sales for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) at Explorance.12 With over a decade of experience in the higher education sector, Atherton has worked with more than 75 higher education institutions.6

Professional Background

Atherton has been with Explorance for several years, progressing through various roles:

• Initially joined as the UK and Ireland Sales Director6
• Later became General Manager for Europe and Africa7
• Currently holds the position of VP of Sales for EMEA1

Expertise

John Atherton specializes in:

• SaaS (Software as a Service) sales leadership2
• Higher education technology solutions
• Student feedback and course evaluation systems

Recent Activities

Atherton has been actively representing Explorance at various educational conferences and events:

• Presented at the 2024 HESPA (Higher Education Strategic Planners Association) Conference in London1
• Attended the ARC (Academic Registrars Council) Annual Conference 20233

Education and Location

• Educated at Sheffield Hallam University2
• Based in the United Kingdom25

Professional Network

John Atherton maintains a strong professional presence:

• LinkedIn profile: johnathertonuk2
• Has over 500 connections on LinkedIn2

In his role at Explorance, Atherton focuses on promoting feedback analytics solutions to help higher education institutions drive their teaching and learning strategies.14