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Michael Handforth

Head Of Operations & Transformation at Learnlight

Michael Handforth has extensive work experience in various leadership and management roles. Michael is currently the Head of Operations & Transformation at Learnlight, where they are responsible for overseeing the delivery of training programs in multiple countries and managing the team's performance. Additionally, they serve as the Head of Transformation, focusing on incorporating technology within the organization. Prior to their current position, Michael worked as the Regional Director, UK & Rest Of World at Learnlight, where they were involved in global training programs and played a crucial role in advising on strategy and key projects. Earlier in their career, Michael held positions at Training Express, including Director, Barcelona, where they were responsible for business operations, team management, and the implementation of change initiatives. Michael also served as the Pedagogical Director, where they played a key role in the development of cloud-based training solutions and the implementation of cost-saving measures. Before their time at Training Express, Michael worked as a Language Trainer at Merit School, where they developed teaching skills and managed student groups. Michael began their career as a Management Consultant at Accenture, where they worked on various projects related to usability testing, project reporting, and process optimization. Michael also gained internship experience at Allianz.

Michael Handforth has an extensive education history. Michael attended Bolton School Boys' Division from 1989 to 1996 for their pre-university education. Michael then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA Hons) in German and Management Studies from the University of Leeds, graduating in the year 2000.

In 2003, they obtained a Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults from the University of Cambridge.

Later, Michael pursued executive education programs to enhance their management skills. In 2014, they attended Esade for the Advanced Management Program (AMP). The following year, in 2015, they participated in the AMP: Global Growth Strategy program at The Wharton School.

This chronological information presents Michael Handforth's educational journey as documented, with no strong assumptions made beyond the provided experiences.

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