John Woodward, chief executive of the Busy Bees Group, will be based in Singapore, but will remain as CEO of the two companies he started.
Knowledge Universe is the largest for-profit education and training company in the US and the largest majority shareholder in Busy Bees, acquiring the stake in 2009, after previous owners ABC Learning Centres went into receivership.
At the same time Mr Woodward and the original founders and management team of Busy Bees were able to buy back a substantial share in the business.
Mr Woodward told Nursery World, ‘The appointment reflects the success of the Busy Bees team over the years and the ability of the individuals to work together, and with our global partners.’
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