Towards Maturity announces departure of CEO and founder
Towards Maturity announces that CEO Laura Overton has taken the decision to step back as the business moves to its next phase of growth.
After 15 years leading Towards Maturity on a mission to help learning innovation make a real impact, founder and CEO Laura Overton has taken the decision to step back having secured its future as part of Emerald, the global provider of research and learning resources. Laura comments on the next exciting steps for the business she founded:
“I step back knowing that our research has made a significant contribution to the global L&D and HR industry and I would like to personally thank the incredible Towards Maturity team who have turned my original vision into a reality. The last 15 years would not have been possible without the incredible support of our Ambassadors who have shared our vision and the international L&D community who are committed to the transformation journey. Throughout the journey, I have been continually inspired by those of you who are persistently leading the way with compassion and business savvy. Now part of Emerald, an organisation sharing our long-term goals and vision of supporting decisions that make an impact, I leave knowing that our legacy and the next phase of the Towards Maturity journey is in good hands.”
Jane Daly, formerly Global Head of L&D at M&S and with more than 20 years working on all sides of the learning industry, will be bringing fresh leadership as Towards Maturity’s Chief Insight Officer, heading up the research programme and strategic analyst services. Jane comments:
“The business has the right team and infrastructure in place as it looks to an exciting future with a focus on helping learning professionals to apply our data and insights to create real business impact. I’d like to thank Laura for her valuable contribution to the industry over the last 15 years, and especially to me personally. On behalf of the team, we wish her every success with this next chapter of her own journey.”
Laura leaves Towards Maturity, with immediate effect, with Jane and the team continuing to build the business under the overall company leadership of Peter Casebow, CEO of Emerald’s corporate learning division.
About Emerald
Emerald is a global learning organisation, based Bingley, West Yorkshire, with a global presence in 130 countries worldwide. While their roots are in publishing, and bringing research to life, the Group’s corporate learning division provides learners with the insight and tools they need to overcome challenges, improve performance and excel in the workplace. Founded in 1967, Emerald’s core purpose for over 50 years has been to champion fresh thinkers and help them make a difference so that little by little those in academia or in practice can unite to bring positive change in the real world. www.emeraldgroup.com