Global Knowledge names itSMF Chair Barry Corless as business development director for best practice
~ new position supports Global Knowledge’s evolving training business and growing product portfolio ~
Global Knowledge, a worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, has announced the appointment of Barry Corless as business development director for best practice. This new position will see Barry responsible for expanding Global Knowledge’s wider portfolio to offer more content and competency-led activities. His focus will lie in strengthening Global Knowledge’s existing customer base and building on relationships with its leading technology partners including Cisco, Microsoft and VMware.
“It’s no secret that consultancy and hands-on experience are vital ingredients to successful learning” explained Allan Pettman, managing director of Global Knowledge. “With the industry suffering from stringent cutbacks and a level of uncertainty, Barry’s knowledge and expertise will be crucial to ensure our customers and prospects receive the necessary tools and advice to facilitate their learning requirements.”
Barry joins Global Knowledge with a wealth of experience from within the IT industry including previous roles in education and consultancy management. As the current Chair of the IT Service Management Forum (itSMF), he’s focusing on the 2010 conference in Hammersmith which brings the event to London for the first time in the organisation’s 20 year history. He is also currently the chief examiner for the APM Group in ITIL® version 2 and 3.
“I’m thrilled to be on board a market leading company such as Global Knowledge” said Barry, “Best practice is an area which companies too often neglect. With the industry facing some uncertain times ahead, more businesses need to follow Global Knowledge’s example and focus their efforts on customer retention - providing tailored and competent solutions for the client.”