Ongoing Growth of The Learning Edge International Accelerated by Key Appointments

June 14, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Education News
Tasmania, Australia – June 14th, 2007 – The Learning Edge International, provider of leading digital repository EQUELLA, announces the appointment of Dan McFadyen to the role of General Manager, Professional Services. Dan’s role with The Learning Edge International (TLEI) will focus upon guiding the continued development of TLEI’s products, support, and services.

Dan brings to The Learning Edge International extensive experience within the education, financial services, and telecommunication industries. Previous experience in the education industry includes seven years spent working for Blackboard Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBB), where he established their international professional services presence and directed regional teams in Australia, Europe, and the United States.

“The Learning Edge International prides itself on employing quality people,” noted Bob Cupitt, Chief Executive Officer, The Learning Edge International. “Dan brings sixteen years experience in professional services combined with educational experience working directly with clients and partners in more than twenty countries across six continents.”

“I’m thrilled to assume the role of General Manager, Professional Services for The Learning Edge International. Three key aspects attracted me to TLEI: the strengths of EQUELLA, the TLEI team, and our client-base. The combination of the product development, client support, and consulting teams under one umbrella enables a stronger focus on the business needs of our clients and the community. Each of those teams will better leverage the others - working together to ensure that client objectives are clearly understood and achieved,” said Dan McFadyen.

The appointment of Dan McFadyen complements the hiring of additional professional services, sales, and office staff to support and accelerate the company’s rapid growth.

About The Learning Edge International
The Learning Edge International is a leading software solutions provider to the educational market. The Learning Edge International's principal offering is EQUELLA, a Digital Repository that incorporates Learning Objects, Learning Content Management and integrated content authoring. EQUELLA is supported worldwide by teams located within Australia, Canada, Asia, Europe and the United States.

Contact Information
Alistair Oliver
Marketing Manager – The Learning Edge International
Phone: +61 3 6235 2240
Email: info@thelearningedge.com.au
URL: http://www.thelearningedge.com.au