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The °®ÆＧ of London is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sky Zheng as the new Executive Director, °®ÆＧ of London Worldwide. Dr Zheng joins the °®ÆＧ on 2 January 2025 taking on a key leadership role responsible for driving growth across the °®ÆＧ's digital and distance learning programmes, which currently includes 40,000 students across 190 countries.

Dr Zheng will report directly to the Vice-Chancellor and will serve as a member of the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Group.

Dr Zheng brings over two decades of experience in higher education, having held leadership positions in both public and private institutions. Prior to joining the °®ÆＧ of London, he served as Managing Director of Transnational Education at Global °®ÆＧ Systems, CEO of InteractivePro, an Online Programme Management (OPM) provider for universities and most recently as Vice President of International Development at FutureLearn.  

Dr Zheng is an alumnus of the °®ÆＧ of London, having completed his PhD in Intercultural Communication and Education at Birkbeck, °®ÆＧ of London and is a frequent speaker at international conferences.

Dr Sky Zheng said: "I am delighted and truly honoured to be appointed by the °®ÆＧ of London as Executive Director, °®ÆＧ of London Worldwide. The °®ÆＧ, with 17 federation members, is the UK's leading provider of digital and blended distance education globally. The °®ÆＧ's legacy and commitment to providing accessible and inclusive world-class transnational education is inspiring.

"I am excited to work with the talented leadership and team here, building on the °®ÆＧ's strengths, to expand the °®ÆＧ's digital and distance learning offerings, diversify global reach and ensure high-quality student experience. Together, we will continue to advance the °®ÆＧ of London's mission to lead in transformative education on a global scale."

Professor Wendy Thomson CBE, Vice-Chancellor of the °®ÆＧ of London, said: "Dr Sky Zheng's appointment as Executive Director marks an exciting new chapter for the °®ÆＧ of London. His extensive experience in digital education, both in the public and private sectors, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global impact and deliver world-class, inclusive education. I look forward to working closely with Dr Zheng to further strengthen the °®ÆＧ’s position as a leader in transnational education."