Kaplan Appoints David Munns Chief Financial Officer of Kaplan Europe

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan, Inc., a leading global provider of education and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), has announced the appointment of David Munns as Chief Financial Officer of Kaplan Europe.

“Kaplan offered me the opportunity to be part of building an international business in a sector I feel passionately about – education. Kaplan’s commitment to international growth really appealed as well as the opportunity to work with José Wehnes as he tranforms the business.”

Mr Munns, who takes up his post at Kaplan Europe on 15 March, joins from Rocco Forte Hotels where he has been Group Finance Director during a period in which the company expanded rapidly, including adding the Middle East and North Africa to its existing European operations. Previously, he was with Pearson, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of the Financial Times Publishing Group.

Based in London, Kaplan Europe provides education and training for professional qualifications, English language programmes, pathway programmes into universities, and higher education. In addition to his role as CFO for these businesses, Mr Munns will support Kaplan’s strategic programme for future growth in Europe.

José Wehnes, CEO of Kaplan Europe, said: “I am delighted to welcome David to Kaplan Europe. His transactional experience internationally will be a significant asset as we expand our business into Europe. We were also impressed with his considerable track record in building and developing strong teams across international borders and with his background in service and information businesses.”

Mr Munns said: “Kaplan offered me the opportunity to be part of building an international business in a sector I feel passionately about – education. Kaplan’s commitment to international growth really appealed as well as the opportunity to work with José Wehnes as he tranforms the business.”

Kaplan Europe comprises:

• Kaplan International Colleges which provides a wide range of English training programmes, exam preparation, and summer schools globally; and high-quality academic pathway programmes for entry into degree courses at internationally recognized universities; and
• Kaplan Professional which provides qualification training (including for investment, accountancy, tax, legal and business qualifications), business programmes for government and business professionals, and higher education degree programmes through colleges and online offerings.

About Kaplan

Kaplan, Inc. is a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programmes for kids and schools. Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO) and its largest and fastest-growing division.