We provide consulting with a purpose by representing products we believe will positively impact how children learn. Our passion is deeply rooted in helping innovative EdTech companies grow.
We provide ongoing account management support to maintain our relationships for the long term. We do this by maintaining frequent contact to ensure successful launch of sales and that distributors have all necessary support to deliver on forecasts.
We value our network greatly. We enjoy working with collaborative people who share our values of honesty, fairness, and trust. The bridges we build on a daily basis will benefit our clients now and long into the future.
Managing Director
Ben is an accountant turned biz dev guy having started his career at KPMG in the firm’s London and San Francisco offices. Ben spent close to a decade at HMH in the US within the M&A and corporate development group and co-founded EdBD Group on his return to the UK in 2011. Ben lives in Wiltshire with his wife, two daughters, and a small brown dog.
Managing Director
Niall began his career in sales and marketing in the FMCG sector; in beer to be precise. He joined Riverdeep in 2001 and following the creation of HMH, was a VP in the international sales division. Niall has over 18 years experience operating in the international education market and has the air miles to prove it. Niall lives in Dublin with his wife and three children.
Managing Director
Jim has a wealth of experience in the education sector. He joined Riverdeep in 1999 and was part of the team that took the company to the public markets shortly thereafter. At HMH, he enjoyed living in Boston, San Francisco, and Dublin while running the US tech sales teams. Jim co-founded EdBD on his return to Dublin where he resides with his family.
Business Development Manager
Tess began her career as a graduate in NYC working in sales. Since moving back to Ireland in 2020 she has held roles in fast growing tech startups, primarily as Executive Assistant. She moved to London in 2021 for a work from home holiday, and has been there ever since. She is a keen Gaelic footballer, and proud member of the Dulwich Harps Gaelic Football club where she spends a lot of her time both on and off the field.
Having worked for several education companies over our careers and specializing in business development, our team has the knowledge and experience to guide your company internationally.
Throughout our careers, we have been fortunate to have established and built a trusted global network of relationships with education companies, distributors, clients, and consultants.
Using our unique business model approach to international business development, we have generated millions of dollars in value for our clients via partnership contracts, exclusive deals, mergers and acquisitions, and direct sales.
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