11th February 2025
Glide is pleased to announce the appointment of John Standhaven as our new Head of Education. John will lead our efforts to further grow Glide’s presence in the primary and secondary school market, working closely with Local Authorities, School Trusts, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). With a wealth of experience in the education sector, John is poised to drive forward Glide's ambitions to provide robust and reliable connectivity and safeguarding solutions to schools and MATs across the UK.
John brings over 15 years of experience in the education sector. He joins Glide from Schools Broadband, where he successfully led the education sales team. Prior to that, John held a key role at Exa Networks, another specialist provider to the education market.
John Standhaven commented, "I'm thrilled to join Glide at such an exciting time for the business. The education sector continues to evolve, with schools increasingly reliant on resilient, safe and secure internet connectivity. Glide’s technical expertise and commitment to service make it an ideal partner for schools, and I look forward to working with Local Authorities, Trusts, and Partners to help schools meet their digital needs."
Tim Pilcher, CEO of Glide, added, "We’re delighted to welcome John to the team. His extensive knowledge of the education sector, combined with his leadership experience, will be invaluable as we further expand our services to primary and secondary schools. John’s passion for supporting schools aligns perfectly with Glide’s values, and we’re confident that he will play a key role in growing our business in this market."
About Glide
Glide is the market leader in providing connectivity infrastructure to B2B customers in the multi-dwelling student, residential, and business park markets in the UK. With an extensive fibre network across the country, Glide delivers high-quality fibre connectivity and managed Wi-Fi services to a diverse range of sectors, including student housing, co-living spaces, education institutions, and business parks.
