Bridge Appoints Former Fosway Group Analyst Liam Butler as CEO
Butler brings 25 years of industry experience to the LMS brand, championing its investment in AI, skills, and customer satisfaction.
Bridge, creators of the all-in-one corporate learning and employee development platform Bridge LMS, have announced Liam Butler’s appointment as the business’ new CEO.
Butler brings over 25 years of experience growing and leading technology-enabled business solutions across learning, talent management, and HR.
Responsible for revenue-generating functions in his previous senior leadership and C-suite roles, and with a strong record of commercial success, Butler previously served as global chief revenue officer for learning and talent management provider SumTotal. In this role, he led the company's global go-to-market strategy and played a pivotal role in its divestiture. He also established and guided NetDimensions' EMEA business to become the organization’s largest revenue-generating region globally.
Most recently, Butler led corporate and investor services at Fosway Group, Europe's leading HR analyst firm. In this role, he supported Fosway Group’s strategic growth and worked closely with corporations seeking analyst insights for their HR ecosystems.
On his appointment, Butler commented: "Bridge has always been an easy-to-use platform that gives customers the tools to support employee development and upskilling while meeting the organization's training and compliance needs. But what brought me to Bridge was the feedback from customers and the high standard of work of the team."
With its market-leading LMS, Bridge plans to continuously support customers in driving growth through sustained investment in employee development and upskilling capabilities.
Nichole Marconi, VP of Marketing at Bridge, added: "Butler's long-standing experience with people and products, his breadth of industry knowledge, and his success in leading global strategies and operations make him well-positioned to take the lead in this continued mission.
Looking to the future, Butler concluded: "Our industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation. I believe Bridge's investment in AI and skills, coupled with its commitment to customer satisfaction, will allow us to continuously support organizations and their employees. I'm pleased to be leading the team in the next step and look forward to partnering with customers on the journey.”
Find out more about Bridge’s features and Butler’s vision for the future here.