Leading Executives in Language Schools
Edward (Eddie) Hult, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, EF Education First
Global CEO who has led EF through its 60th anniversary year and expanded EF’s profile via initiatives like EF SET/EPI and experiential language travel programs.
Till Großmaß
Chief Executive Officer, Berlitz Corporation / Language Education Holdings
Appointed to lead the iconic Berlitz brand and parent LEH platform after its separation from Benesse, driving multi-country language training and corporate upskilling.
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David Jones
Chief Executive Officer, Kaplan International, Kaplan International (Languages & Pathways)
Veteran leader of Kaplan International who steered major acquisitions (e.g., Alpadia) and the rebrand to Kaplan International Languages, broadening beyond English into French and German.
website | company site (leadership) | LinkedIn (company)
James (Jim) McGowan, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, Wall Street English International
Heads one of the largest premium adult English networks and its global franchise system, emphasizing teacher-led learning enhanced by tech.
Andrew Mangion
Executive Chairman and CEO, EC English Language Centres
Executive Chairman and CEO who scaled EC from Malta to a global chain serving adult and 30+ segments, and built M&A/partnerships in Latin America.
Christopher Mediratta
Chief Executive Officer, ILSC Education Group (incl. ELS Language Centers)
Leads ILSC’s multi-brand platform (ILSC, ELS, Greystone College) across North America and India, following the ILSC–ELS combination under LEH.
Emma Hoyle
Managing Director, International House World Organisation (IHWO)
Manages the global IH network’s brand and quality scheme across 125+ affiliate language schools in 35+ countries, supporting inspections, events and teacher training.
Mark Rendell
Chief Executive Officer, International House London
Long-time ELT leader and current Chair of English UK who has run IH London since 2019, expanding teacher training and adult/junior ELT.
Mark Lindsay
Chief Executive Officer, St Giles International
Second-generation chief who accepted the Queen’s Award on behalf of St Giles and continues the group’s UK/Canada/US ELT expansion.
Andrew Hutchinson
Chief Executive Officer, Kings Education
Co‑founder who now leads Kings’ pathways and English operations in the UK and USA, building university progression routes alongside rigorous ELT.
Lil Bremermann‑Richard
Group Chief Executive Officer, Oxford International Education Group
Group CEO credited with accelerating OIEG’s growth across ELT, digital and university partnerships in the UK, US and Canada.
Ian Crichton
Chief Executive Officer, Study Group
Oversees one of the largest pathway and language providers supporting international students across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia.
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Alberto Sarno
President, Sprachcaffe Languages Plus
Co‑founder and long‑time president who expanded Sprachcaffe to 30 schools and acquired GEOS North America to grow the group’s ELT footprint.
Tom Buckley
Chief Executive Officer, English Path (GEDU Global Education)
CEO scaling English Path’s fast‑growing school network across the UK, EU, Middle East and beyond, including the brand’s launch in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
David Immanuel
Chief Executive Officer, LSI – Language Studies International
Family‑owned chain’s long‑serving chief executive guiding 14 schools across seven countries with a focus on study‑abroad English and modern languages.
Tiziana Aime
Chief Executive Officer, Language Testing International (ACTFL’s exclusive licensee)
Became CEO in 2022 and is leading the ACTFL‑LTI digital assessment expansion used widely by schools and employers.
Paul Schroeder
Chairman, ILSC Education Group
Co‑founder and former CEO who now serves as Chairman, backing the group’s ILSC/ELS global strategy and Greystone College expansion.
John DeFranco
Chief Executive Officer, ILAC – International Language Academy of Canada
Retail/services veteran appointed CEO to grow ILAC’s English schools and higher‑ed partnerships (e.g., Fanshawe Toronto@ILAC).
Jonathan Kolber
Chairman & Co‑Founder, ILAC Education Group
Co‑founder who helped build one of Canada’s most awarded English‑language groups and now chairs the broader ILAC Education portfolio.
John Sykes
Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer, INTO University Partnerships
Co‑founder now serving as CEO, leading INTO’s global university pathway and English preparation partnerships across the US, UK and beyond.
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