John Vermaaten joined WES in 2021. He has over 30 years of experience in international business and 15 years of experience in the education sector. Prior to joining WES, John held several leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Laureate Education—one of the world’s largest networks of private universities—for the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia division. John has held positions of increasing responsibility in the global technology and e-commerce industries as well.
John’s roles have taken him beyond many borders, to more than 50 countries in regions around the world: Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asian Pacific. He has lived and worked in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Singapore.
