PebblePad Welcomes Justin Reilly as New CEO to Drive Innovation and Growth
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TELFORD, U.K. - OhioPen -- PebblePad, the leading ePortfolio platform for Higher Education, is excited to announce the appointment of Justin Reilly as Chief Executive Officer, effective 14th April 2025. This dynamic leadership change is set to propel the company into its next phase of growth and innovation, with a continued focus on enhancing student outcomes, employability and success.

Justin joins PebblePad with over two decades of experience in education leadership, including roles as a teacher, inspector, advisor and serial CEO of EdTech SaaS businesses.

"As we look to scale our impact and expand our reach, Justin brings the operational expertise, strategic vision and leadership experience to guide PebblePad through its next phase," said Shane Sutherland, founder and outgoing CEO. "We're thrilled to welcome Justin to the team."

"I am privileged to join PebblePad at such an exciting time in its journey," said Justin Reilly. "I look forward to working with the talented team to build on the strong foundation laid by Shane and to drive forward our mission of enhancing student success and employability. Together, we will continue to innovate and support educators in making a meaningful impact on students' lives."

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"I am incredibly grateful for the support and collaboration from our team, partners and customers over the years," said Shane Sutherland. "As a fellow educator and driver of growth in technology companies, I have great trust in Justin's ability to lead PebblePad into its next chapter. In my new role, I remain committed to advancing our mission and values, and I am excited about the opportunities ahead to further our impact in higher education."

As part of this transition, Shane will move into the role of Chief Academic Officer (and retain the role of Chief Mischief Maker!) In his new capacity, he will focus on advancing PebblePad's mission through customer advocacy, thought leadership and championing the company's culture and values.

"This evolution in leadership allows us to double down on both execution and vision," said Shane. "I'm excited to support Justin and to continue serving our customers, partners and team, concentrating on what has always been the most rewarding part of my role."

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The appointment underscores PebblePad's commitment to scaling sustainably, deepening its impact in the higher education sector and remaining true to the values that have guided its growth since day one.

About

PebblePad, The ePortfolio for Higher Education, is dedicated to helping educators deliver student-centred learning and nurturing future-ready graduates. PebblePad transforms how learning is designed, experienced and assessed. Trusted by over 130 diverse institutions globally, PebblePad supports a wide range of educational needs – from large-scale General Education at Ohio State University in the US to professional practice at the Royal College of Physicians in the UK and bolstering employability at RMIT in Australia.