DUBLIN, October 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Global online educational provider Shaw Academy has appointed Gavin McGrath as its VP of People Operations. Gavin will be based at Shaw Academy's global HQ in Dublin and manage the entire people operations function for over one hundred and eighty people between Shaw Academy's European and Indian office located in Bangalore.
Shaw Academy develop and deliver live online education on a range of courses focused on developing practical skills and to date have taught over four million students worldwide. Currently undergoing a period of exponential growth, the company currently teach 250,000 new students every month and project by the end of 2017 that enrolments will rise to a monthly run rate of 500,000 new students.
Gavin will manage an extensive hiring and people management portfolio for Shaw Academy over the coming months and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He previously held the position of EU Recruitment Manager at Amazon.com and EMEA Recruitment Manager at Booking.com where he played a key role in over 2,400 new hires within a twelve-month period.
Courses created by Shaw Academy focus on faculties including Marketing, Technology, Creative, Business & Wellness. Aimed at upskilling students within a four-month period, successful graduates receive a Professional Diploma accredited by the European Qualification Framework
Founded by James Egan and Adrian Murphy just five years ago Shaw Academy's mission is to offer high quality education that can be delivered at scale in an affordable and accessible manner.
For further information please contact John White at +353-87-6678985 or john.white@shawacademy.com
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