Oleg Figlin is CEO of Faria Education Group, based in London. He is deeply passionate about EdTech because of the transformative impact it has on the lives of countless children and families. He is committed to empowering customers and the wider ecosystem to fully harness their potential and achieve envisioned objectives by tapping into international best practices and cutting-edge EdTech innovations. Oleg has extensive experience in executive leadership with a proven track record in building diverse, mission-driven, and exceptionally effective teams. With over two decades of experience in the global software industry, including nine years dedicated to the education technology sector at Anthology and Blackboard and 14 years at SAP, Oleg brings a wealth of expertise to his role leading the Faria team.
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