Pluralsight Announces Next Phase of International Expansion with Focus on APAC
October 29 2019 - 8:00AM
Pluralsight, Inc. (NASDAQ: PS), the technology skills platform,
today announced plans to expand its footprint and operations in
Australia to accelerate growth and provide a stepping stone for
further expansion in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. To support its
investment in Australia and the region, Pluralsight has appointed
Mike Featherstone as Managing Director of ANZ/APAC.
Pluralsight plans to more than double the existing team in
Australia over the next three years, hiring over 50 new team
members across a variety of roles, including sales, customer
support, marketing, and operations. In addition, the company has
signed a lease on new office space in Australia Square in the heart
of Sydney’s central business district. With these investments,
Pluralsight will bring over $30 million to Australia’s economy over
the next three years.
“We have an incredible team on the ground in Australia and
Singapore partnering with leading companies across all sectors to
provide them with the fastest path to developing the technology
skills needed to achieve their business goals. With our foundation
solidified, it’s time to accelerate growth in Australia and beyond,
and we are excited to have Mike at the helm to lead our expansion
efforts, ” said Aaron Skonnard, co-founder and CEO of Pluralsight.
“Mike brings a wealth of global experience and an outstanding track
record for leading and transforming the Pluralsight business with
energy and passion. I’m excited to see his positive influence take
shape in the region with the Pluralsight team, our partners and our
customers.”
Featherstone has over 15 years of global experience ranging from
his time at Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank, and Laureate
International Universities. He joined Pluralsight four years ago
and most recently spent almost two years as Pluralsight’s head of
EMEA operations in Dublin, Ireland where he led Pluralsight’s
expansion and growth in the region.
“It’s been a privilege to be with Pluralsight for as long as I
have and experience first hand such incredible growth, and I’m
grateful for the opportunity to sit front row and center for the
next phase of our growth as we embark on our expansion in the
region,” said Featherstone. “Our teams across the globe are on the
frontlines every day, partnering with technology leaders and
learners to close their skills gaps and execute on their
tech-driven futures. With the constant pressure to keep up with the
rapid pace of change in technology, there are never-ending pockets
of talent shortages across the world, so the time is ripe to
continue our international expansion and help companies of all
shapes and sizes navigate this complexity with Pluralsight.”
Featherstone’s previous experience and learnings leading
Pluralsight’s EMEA expansion and his deep knowledge of the business
across multiple markets make him the ideal candidate to lead
Pluralsight’s next phase of international growth. Featherstone
recently relocated from Dublin to Sydney to assume his new
leadership role in the region.
“We have enjoyed working with Utah-based Pluralsight on their
expansion plans for APAC and are excited that they have chosen to
begin their next phase of international growth in Australia. We
know that Pluralsight’s platform will help Australians continue to
develop the necessary skills we need to grow even more competitive
in this increasingly digital economy,” said Nicola Watkinson,
Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s General Manager for
The Americas.
About Pluralsight
Pluralsight is an enterprise technology skills platform that
delivers a unified, end-to-end learning experience for businesses
across the globe. Through a subscription service, companies are
empowered to move at the speed of technology, increasing
proficiency, innovation and efficiency. Founded in 2004 and trusted
by Fortune 500 companies, Pluralsight provides members with
on-demand access to a digital ecosystem of learning tools,
including Pluralsight IQ, directed learning paths, expert-authored
courses, interactive labs, and analytics. For more information,
visit www.pluralsight.com.
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