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Name: BARBRI Global Limited
UKPRN: 10089892
Company Number: 13733203
Registered Office: Thanet House, 231-232 Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 1DA

BARBRI Global Limited ("BGL") is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales. BGL is a wholly owned subsidiary of BARBRI Inc., headquartered in London, UK, with another office in Cardiff. BGL's business structure is supported by our parent company, BARBRI Inc., which provides support and insight into significant decisions.

The BGL's Articles of Association and Standing Orders set out how the BGL Board of Directors will govern and manage BGL, the responsibilities of the members of the BGL Board, and how the BGL Board will appropriately delegate its authority to the Managing Director and its committees, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Academic Board.

BGL's management and governance arrangements are appropriate for the size and complexity of the organisation and for the regulatory requirements placed upon it.

BGL Board

The BGL Board is BGL's ultimate decision-making body and oversees its management and strategy for the company. The BGL Board has constituted two committees: the Audit and Risk Committee and the Academic Board. The BGL Board meets four times a year on a quarterly basis. The BGL Board members currently include four Executive Directors and one Non-Executive, Independent Director.

BGL Board members

Further information about the members of the BGL Board is set out below:

Stephen Fredette

In the world of private equity and the knowledge industries, Steve Fredette is a high-impact leader who propels the companies under his leadership to growth and success. Steve is known for his ability to generate exceptional results without sacrificing the principles, ethical make-up and relatability on which he has built his reputation. Over the past two decades, he has established an innate ability to connect with customers, shareholders and employees. His ability to gain consensus and drive positive change within an organisation has consistently translated into exceptional financial and operational performance - dramatic revenue and market share growth, smart acquisitions, business turnarounds and significant shareholder value. His leadership experience spans industries, including software development, consulting and engineering, but his passion for education defines his career.

By leveraging his technology background and embracing advances in learning science, his belief that you can deliver engaging and highly effective learning to today's students, driving better outcomes, has proved true. Steve operates under a simple tenet - ensuring customers' success through better outcomes inevitably leads to better returns for shareholders. That belief has enabled him to deliver strong revenue growth, high customer retention and attract some of the industry's top talent while building dynamic leadership teams.

Sarah Lloyd Hutchinson

Sarah qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales and practised as a commercial lawyer in London before specialising in professional legal education. In 2015, she joined BARBRI as Managing Director, International. Sarah was formerly the Vice President of the University of Law in the UK. Sarah is the Chair of the Section of Public and Professional Interest of the International Bar Association (IBA) and a member of the IBA's management board. Sarah has previously chaired the International Committee of the Law Society of England & Wales.

Lucie Allen

Lucie joined BARBRI in 2021 and is an established and energetic leader with over 20 years of commercial experience working across a variety of industries and verticals. She thrives on new challenges, driving change and delivering results by developing high performing teams and focusing on the customer. Lucie is passionate about diversity and inclusion advancement in the workplace as well as supporting people with personal development and career goals to achieve their potential. Lucie spent 7 years at Thomson Reuters prior to joining BARBRI in a global role as vice president in the legal segment where she worked closely with global law firm leaders. Lucie has created organisational structures, built teams, defined propositions and developed successful customer account programmes throughout her career to deliver top line growth. She is recognised for her collaborative approach, influence and ability to execute on her strategic vision.

Dan Wilson

Dan Wilson is a seasoned finance and operations leader who has created an exceptional level of value within multiple private equity-backed and public companies, as well as to the many boards on which he has generously given his service and expertise. Prior to joining the BARBRI team in September 2011, Dan held senior finance, corporate development and operations positions, and led successful roll-ups and exits for a diverse group of media, communication and technology companies, including GAP Broadcasting, American Community Newspapers, AMFM, Inc., and Marcus Cable.

He began his professional career with Arthur Anderson & Co. in the Accounting and Audit practice. In addition to serving in finance capacities, Dan has also assumed many operating roles in these organisations including chief operating officer, general manager and publisher. He has also been active in serving on the boards of many organisations, including GAP Broadcasting Group, American Community Newspapers, L.P., the Texas Community Newspaper Association, and Marcus Cable Properties, Inc., among others.

Anders Mikkelsen

Anders Mikkelsen is a Principal at Francisco Partners. He is based in San Francisco and joined the firm in 2017. Anders serves on the Board of Directors at BARBRI, bswift, Dynamo, MyFitnessPal and Orchard Software. He has a B.A. from Stanford University and previously worked in Technology M&A at Credit Suisse.

BGL Board meeting minutes

Please click on the PDF files to view the BARBRI Global Ltd board meeting minutes.

BGL Subcommittees

Subcommittees

The Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee provides formal and transparent arrangements for considering how to apply the financial reporting and internal control principles and to maintain an appropriate relationship with BGL's auditors. The Audit and Risk Committee's Terms of Reference set out the purpose and remit of the committees, as well as the membership, responsibilities and operations of the committee.

The Academic Board

The Academic Board provides academic strategy, the monitoring of course delivery, learning and teaching quality, staff development, along with widening participation and access for all individuals. The Academic Board's Terms of Reference set out the purpose and remit of the committees, as well as the membership, responsibilities and operations of the committee.

The Advisory Board

The Advisory Board comprises professional and business services individuals who have extensive experience in their specific fields, including but not limited to the legal industry, and provides a valuable student experience, navigate new markets, and build the BGL brand and reputation. The Advisory Board's Terms of Reference set out the purpose and remit of the committees, as well as the membership, responsibilities and operations of the committee.

BGL Financial Statements

Financial statements

The BARBRI Board of Directors is committed to allocating our resources to provide the maximum amount of value and quality for our students. We receive no public funding at the moment.

How we create value for our students

We provide affordable, all-inclusive courses, so our students won't need to pay for additional materials, workshops or resources.
We provide unlimited one-to-one learning coaching to our SQE1 candidates.
Our SQE2 candidates receive personalised feedback on their assessments.
We have an excellent careers and employability service, offering a wide range of resources and career coaching to help candidates find work experience.