International Women’s Day 2026: Hear from Kortext’s ladies in leadership
Hear from four women from our senior leadership team at Kortext where they’ll describe – in their own words – what they enjoy about their roles and how they contribute to the learning experience both at Kortext and for users all over the world.
Rachel Maxwell
Director of Sector Engagement and Academic Research
Rachel shares what she enjoys most about her role – from the freedom to collaborate across institutions and teams, to listening closely to customers and helping shape products that truly support students. All guided by a simple but powerful belief: our work should matter.
As a firm believer in collaboration as the key to progress, Rachel brings people together. She thrives on turning conversations into opportunities to learn, inform, and make a meaningful impact on the student experience. No two days are the same, and that’s exactly how she likes it.
Driven by a desire to make a difference, she listens deeply, connects thoughtfully, and shows up each day ready to contribute something that counts.
Swipe through to hear from Rachel in her own words…
Sangeeta Pan
Director of IT Project Management
Sangeeta reflects on what makes Kortext a unique place to work – from a culture of ‘failing forward’ that treats setbacks as opportunities to learn, to structured mentorship that accelerates growth and fosters trust from day one.
As a leader, Sangeeta is passionate about strong partnerships, high delivery standards and embedding thriving practices across the organisation. For her, it’s not just about delivering projects, it’s about building something bigger, together.
As Sangeeta puts it: “At Kortext, we are building the future of learning. One project, one partnership and one bright mind at a time.”
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Vicky Titley
Head of Human Resources
For Vicky, learning is everywhere. Sitting at the heart of our community and culture at Kortext, Vicky facilitates personal growth opportunities across the business, encouraging continued development and wellbeing.
Vicky is passionate about helping people unlock their potential without limitation, valuing the close-knit culture at Kortext, where teams know one another well and personal conversations still matter.
It’s that connection, combined with a shared drive to make a difference, that makes the work truly meaningful.
As Vicky puts it: “Surround yourself with people who genuinely want to make a difference. Together, you can help shape and drive growth into 2026 and beyond.”
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Emma Stephens
Head of Marketing
“We’re not just marketing a product; we’re shaping learning experiences that have real impact for students.”That’s how Emma sees her work at Kortext, and it captures her approach perfectly.
Driven by a collaborative team with a genuine shared sense of purpose, Emma finds meaning in knowing that what they do truly makes a difference. For her, marketing in edtech is about creating clarity, building connection and helping initiatives scale with purpose.
She’s energised by the bigger picture too. Learning is becoming more connected across the sector, and the conversations that emerge from moments like Kortext LIVE are something she feels genuinely proud to be part of.
Swipe through to hear from Emma in her own words…
A huge thank you to Rachel, Sangeeta, Vicky and Emma for taking the time to share their experiences and answer our questions. It was a fantastic opportunity to see leadership through their eyes.
International Women’s Day has been a great moment to celebrate the amazing women across our business and the wider sector. It’s inspiring to see more women stepping into leadership roles and setting powerful examples for the next generation of industry leaders.
