This strategic appointment marks a pivotal step in our ongoing transformation, centring our future on educational excellence and operational stability.
Ross’ arrival aligns with a period of significant innovation as we pivot away from a volume-heavy model toward a "quality-first" approach. This repositioning ensures that our scale is balanced with deep, impactful learning outcomes that meet the evolving needs of both employers and individuals.

Crook joins Lifetime with a distinguished track record of driving profitability through large-scale business transformation. Most recently, he served as Global Managing Director at Morgan McKinley Talent Solutions and Managing Director at Sanderson Managed Services. Beyond his commercial expertise, Ross is an advocate for leadership development, holding a Professional Certificate of Executive Coaching from Henley Business School.
At Lifetime, Ross will oversee the development of new go-to-market strategies designed to align commercial growth with our commitment to high-quality pedagogy. His role is vital to ensuring our long-term sustainability, creating a resilient foundation that supports both staff and partners.
