Bobb Lemmond was appointed Chief Executive Officer by LRN Corporation today, which marked a major change in its leadership. In addition to this, Lemmond will be on the Board of Directors. Of LRN and will lead the company’s international expansion of ethics and compliance solutions.
In a statement, Lemmond said, “Organizations around the world are navigating increasing regulatory complexity, rising cultural expectations, and rapid technological change. LRN’s mission and its technology-enabled approach to inspiring ethical, values-based behavior has never been more important. I am honored to join this remarkable company and look forward to partnering with our talented colleagues to expand our solutions. Accelerate growth, and deepen the impact we deliver for our customers around the world.”
Lemmond headed the information services, governance, risk, and compliance sectors with leadership experience to more than twenty years. He was CEO of major divisions at global firms and Clarivate, Institutional Shareholder Services. Wolters Kluwer where he held senior executive roles, before his most recent position.
In a statement, LRN Founder and Chairman Dov Seidman said,
“We are thrilled to welcome Bob at such a pivotal moment for LRN and we are confident. He will guide our company into its next chapter of innovation, impact, and growth.”
Adding to this, Jacques Galante, Partner at Leeds Equity Partners, said,
“Bob’s track record of driving sustained, profitable growth across governance, risk, data and analytics, & information-services businesses combined with his commitment. To purpose-led leadership will strengthen LRN’s ability to serve organizations worldwide.”
At LRN, Lemmond will oversee the company’s commitment to the ethical standards, compliance, and principled performance. His goal is to guide more than 2,500 client organizations. In different parts of the world through regulatory complexity and help them build a strong organizational culture. Lemmond is the successor of Kevin Michielsen, who has been leading LRN since 2020. Michielsen will be moving into an advisory capacity supporting the Board of Directors.
In a statement, Galante added, “We are also deeply grateful to Kevin Michielsen for his leadership over the past several years. His stewardship strengthened the business and positioned LRN for the opportunities ahead.”
Strong compliance, values-based leadership. Technology that is capable of adapting to the needs of the business are what the market calls for today,” Lemmond stated. “I am delighted to be a part of LRN and work with its skilled teams. Progressing our compliance technology and governance services worldwide.
The founder of LRN said that the transition was at a crucial growth time. They spoke highly of Lemmond’s outstanding performance in the areas of corporate governance, data and analytics. Compliance services as the main reasons why his leadership will be instrumental in LRN’s innovation and global reach.
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Source: Businesswire
