London-based online learning provider GoodHabitz has bolstered its executive leadership team with two strategic appointments aimed at fostering collaboration between technology and human resources. The company, known for its focus on developing soft skills, referred to as “human skills,” has announced the appointments of Chris Chen as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Sandrien Boogaard as HR Director.
The appointments mark a key milestone in GoodHabitz’s mission to unlock human potential at every level of an organisation by blending technological innovation with a people-centric approach.
Chris Chen Appointed as CTO
Chris Chen, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, and educational technology (EdTech), joins GoodHabitz as the company’s new CTO. Chen will be responsible for leading the firm’s AI strategy, ensuring that the learning solutions offered by GoodHabitz are cutting-edge and cater to the rapidly evolving skills required by businesses today.
Chen’s leadership is expected to play a vital role in creating more personalised and adaptive learning experiences. As organisations increasingly demand tailored training solutions in a tech-driven world, GoodHabitz aims to meet this need by offering learning platforms that can be customised to individual users’ preferences and skill development requirements.
By leveraging AI, GoodHabitz hopes to enhance its online learning offerings, providing a more engaging and effective way for employees at all levels to develop the skills they need in the modern workplace.
Sandrien Boogaard Joins as HR Director
Joining alongside Chen is Sandrien Boogaard, who has been appointed as HR Director and a member of the executive leadership team. Boogaard brings extensive experience in human resources operations, employee recruitment, and talent development. Her role will focus on cultivating a people-first culture within GoodHabitz, aligning with the company’s broader goal of placing people at the heart of organisational success.
Boogaard’s approach will aim to ensure that GoodHabitz continues to lead the way in integrating human skills into Learning and Development (L&D) strategies, even as the company expands its operations globally.
CEO Highlights Vision for Future Success
Annabelle Vultee, CEO of GoodHabitz, emphasised the importance of these leadership appointments in positioning the company for future success. “These appointments reflect our vision that the key to success lies at the intersection of people and technology,” she said. “Chris Chen and Sandrien Boogaard will play pivotal roles in driving innovation, with their leadership expected to have a far-reaching impact on employees across the globe.”
Vultee added that these appointments will enable GoodHabitz to provide more personalised and engaging learning experiences for employees, helping them to develop the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving workplace.
