Meet Our Team
Tutello is powered by a team of dedicated educationalists who believe in the transformative role of technology in expanding access to education and enhancing learning outcomes, both efficiently and effectively.
The Founders and the Tutello team possess extensive experience in developing innovative technology solutions within the education sector, consistently delivering scalable solutions with a high level of quality every time.
Simon Lebus CBE
Adviser
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Simon currently works as a non-executive director at Stephen Austin. Simon was previously (2021) Interim Chief Regulator at Ofqual and before that (2002-18) Chief Executive at Cambridge Assessment (now Cambridge University Press and Assessment), where he was responsible for the management of the OCR, Cambridge International and Cambridge ESOL exam boards. Simon’s career before Cambridge Assessment was spent in finance and industry.
Rory Fowler
Non-Executive Director
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Rory is the CEO of the Stephen Austin group, a global provider of secure examination processes and printing in the education sector. Rory has reframed a traditional printing business to focus on security and operational efficiency for large scale delivery in educational markets. Rory has a particular specialism in large complex contract negotiations and international market development.
Terry Sweeney
Chairman
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Terry was previously CEO at RM and worked closely with David and John when he was CEO of Epigeum and Insendi and directly responsible for growing those businesses prior to them being acquired by large organisations. Terry has a particular specialism on network marketing in Higher Education, high level negotiation in a HE context and in new venture funding.
David LeFevre
Co-Founder & Academic Lead
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In 2005, David was co-founder of the Imperial College spin-out Epigeum (now a successful part of the Oxford University Press) and in 2018 he co-founded Insendi (now part of Study Group), a leading educational technology firm which offers a pedagogy-focused online learning platform. He is an active investor in Edtech ventures and acts as an ‘Expert in Residence’ at the Imperial Enterprise Lab. He is currently Special Advisor on Digital Innovation at Study Group and a trustee of the British Council where he also focuses on digital innovation.
John Bicknell
Co-Founder & CPO
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John is an experienced CTO having worked at both Epigeum and Insendi. John has a particular specialism in agile development and customer understanding of Higher Education markets.
Krystian Paszkiewicz
Chief Technology Officer
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Krystian is an accomplished software developer and technical leader with over 15 years of experience in delivering robust SaaS platforms. As the former Principal Engineer and Architect at Insendi, Krystian played a pivotal role in transforming online education through engaging learning experiences. He combines his technical expertise with a vision for AI-driven knowledge delivery, aiming to revolutionise the way we learn. Krystian is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create innovative solutions that enhance the learning experience and drive educational outcomes.
Adrian Mellor
Chief Operations Officer
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Adrian is an experienced educationalist and general manager having spent his career growing businesses in international education markets while at Pearson and Oxford University Press. He has successfully led significant platform launches to multi-million pound scale. He has a particular specialism in “go-to-market” strategies and minimising operational complexity.
Rosie Loyd
Founders Associate
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Rosie graduated from The University of Nottingham in 2023 having read Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies. She is extremely motivated by the international future of AI integration within the Education sector and believes that all students should be equipped with the tools to explore subjects which pique their interest. She’s excited to be involved in all aspects of Tutello’s operations.
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Alex Outerson
Education Consultant
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Alex, a Durham University History graduate of 2023, went on to complete the PGDL (Law Conversion course) in 2024. He has a diverse set of experiences, ranging from the Banking and Capital Markets sector at Ernst & Young, to the fields of commercial law and sustainability consultancy. Passionate about leveraging AI to address educational inequality, Alex is eager to contribute to Tutello’s B2B outreach and marketing strategy.
