McWilliams’ move prompts new executive structure at Unicorn

18 Jan 2012

by: Margaret Snell

Neill McWilliams is to step down as managing director after six years at Unicorn Training, as the 2011 e-learning development company of the year announces a new executive structure.

Unicorn founder Peter Phillips is taking over the day-to-day running of the business in his new role of chief executive officer, while board member Ken Pringle, chairman of Whitworths Limited and former CEO of Tetley Group, becomes non-executive chairman. McWilliams remains on the Unicorn  board as a non-executive director.

Over the past three years Unicorn Training, which celebrates its 25th anniversary next year, has expanded rapidly, repositioning its business as an integrated solutions provider, able to service the end-to-end needs of its customers.

The company says it has recorded consistent year-on-year growth culminating in record sales and profits in the last year, and the new structure reflects this expansion.

Phillips said: “Neill has played a huge part in the development and success of Unicorn over the past six years, and he is stepping back at a time when the business has delivered record sales and profits and stands proudly as the e-learning development company of the year. I am pleased that he has agreed to remain on the board in a non-executive capacity."

Neill McWilliams added: “Unicorn Training has expanded to be the leading e-learning solutions company within the financial sector, both in terms of growth and reputation. These factors, coupled with the excellent team that we have at Unicorn Training, affords me the perfect opportunity to leave the company on a high to pursue some other personal and business interests. I am confident Unicorn will continue to grow from strength to strength.”







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