Kenny Nicholl

Kenny Nicholl is a senior business leader with extensive experience in the education technology sector. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at PebblePad - The Learning Journey Platform, a role he has held since January 2023.1

Career at PebblePad

Prior to becoming COO, Kenny held the position of Chief Growth Officer & Company Director at PebblePad from September 2020 to January 2023.1 In his current role, he is responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations
• Driving service and growth of PebblePad's global business
• Working with customers and partners worldwide
• Helping transform learning journeys for millions of learners
• Focusing on how learning is experienced, taught, and assessed

Kenny is particularly passionate about the growth of PebblePad's people, customers, and the impact they make on students globally.1

Previous Experience

Before joining PebblePad, Kenny had a long career in the telecommunications and technology sectors:

• Head of Sales at THUS, a Cable & Wireless Business (2005-2011)
• Client Director & Major/Key Account Manager at THUS (1999-2005)
• General Manager at Kelly Fuels (1995-1999)

Education and Skills

Kenny studied Accounting, Business Management, Taxation, and Banking Law at the Central College of Commerce from 1988 to 1991.1 His background in banking and finance has contributed to his business acumen throughout his career.

Kenny is known for his passion for educational technology, skills development, and authentic assessment in education.4 He is also active on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, where he often shares insights about the education and technology sectors.23