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Skillsoft has appointed Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to lead the ongoing evolution of its Percipio platform into a unified, AI-native skills management system that bridges skills, learning, and workforce capabilities with business outcomes.
Skillsoft’s Percipio platform stands out as an AI-native solution designed for the evolving demands of the human + AI workforce. It provides personalized, interactive learning experiences while delivering real-time skills intelligence and actionable workforce insights. Barbour’s track record in modernizing platforms, applying AI at scale, and driving customer-focused outcomes positions him to accelerate the platform’s development and help organizations move from fragmented tools to cohesive, results-oriented skills management.
“Bernie joins Skillsoft at a pivotal moment as organizations reimagine how they prepare their people for constant change,” said Ron Hovsepian, Chief Executive Officer of Skillsoft. “He brings strong, hands-on experience building and applying AI at scale, turning customer needs into measurable outcomes. His leadership will help us accelerate innovation and deliver AI-powered capabilities that make it easier for organizations to build, adapt, and sustain workforce readiness.”
“Customers are trying to move faster while navigating fragmented tools and growing complexity,” said Mr. Barbour. “My focus is on listening closely, understanding what’s getting in their way, and helping deliver solutions that make progress easier to achieve. Skillsoft has a strong foundation, and I’m excited to work with the team to build on it in ways that create real value for customers.”
This leadership addition reinforces Skillsoft’s position as a trusted partner to thousands of organizations worldwide—including 60% of the Fortune 1000—serving a global community of more than 105 million learners.
About Skillsoft
Skillsoft is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 1000, and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners.
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