Nick Bray
Managing Director
Nick is responsible for growing and developing LCT International’s business. He brings vast experience in business strategy, company restructuring and business improvement.
He spent 15 years in international accountancy and investment banking firms, including KPMG, Bankers Trust and NM Rothschild & Sons, following which he successfully moved into company investment and management, acquiring, developing and exiting an international education business.
In his spare time, Nick is an improving but amateur pianist enjoys walking and cycling around London and the surrounding areas, and loves coaching rugby at his local rugby club.
Praveen Mathews
Director of Operations
Praveen joined us in 2014 and will be a familiar face to many of our clients. Over the years, he has been involved in various roles within the business including administration, customer relations, sales, marketing, and strategy. He has helped to facilitate the training of thousands of delegates from around the world in a number of subject areas and industries.
Drawing on a wide range of experience and knowledge, he specialises in creating bespoke programmes for clients based on very specific learning and development requirements. He brings an eclectic blend of ideas enabling him to formulate the most appropriate and cost-effective client solutions while focusing on flexibility and efficiency.
In his spare time, Praveen enjoys sketching, photography, and reading. He is also an avid cricket fan and has trouble deciding who to support when England play India!
Radek Falkowski
Head of Sales
Radek is an established Head of Sales with 15 years of experience in
international education sector. Working for some of the largest, private education providers, Radek has begun his journey as a Student Enrolment Advisor, which gave him direct exposure to a variety of global markets and later, the opportunity to travel overseas. Over the years he has developed a multitude of skills but it’s his ability to work with anyone and everyone and bring out the best in people that helps him achieve his outcomes.
Working in the international environment with some of the most wonderful people in the industry is what really drives Radek. In his role Radek is keen to help our develop existing markets, revive longstanding partnerships and build new ones bringing us to new shores with renewed offering to cater for dynamically changing employment landscape and new skills required for the emerging digital economies.
Radek loves to travel and has visited over 30 countries both for work and leisure. He enjoys photography, especially travel related and in his spare time he likes to go for a hike, ride a bike or swim in the sea. Otherwise, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Donna Kidd
Admin Manager
Donna joined us in 2013 and over the years has held various roles within the team. Currently, as Admin Manager, Donna is responsible for Accreditations and Compliance, Human Resources and Health & Safety. As a member of the Operations Team, she supports in the day-to-day delivery of training programs.
In her spare time, Donna volunteers as a befriender providing support and companionship to elders in the community.
Renata Goyer
Client Relations and Sales Manager
As our Client Relations Manager, Renata brings almost 20 years of experience in managing client relationships, sales and events. Prior to joining LCT in July 2022, she held similar roles at large and well-known private education companies, where she honed her skills in providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with clients.
Her professional journey began as a travel agent, where she developed a keen understanding of different cultures and learned to navigate complex customer service scenarios. She has had the privilege of visiting many countries, which has broadened her understanding and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her ability to connect with people and deliver exceptional customer service. she prides herself on her communication skills and ability to understand and anticipate the needs of her clients.
Renata is dedicated to building and maintaining strong relationships with our clients and ensuring that they receive the best possible service. She is passionate about creating memorable experiences for our clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Steven Lynch-Barry
Operations Manager
Steven joined in 2022 and is our Operations Manager. Steven currently manages the day-to-day operations and oversees the supplier side of the courses, which includes; booking suitable lecturers, course scheduling, programme management, and venue suppliers.
With fifteen years of experience in Operations and finance. Steven has proven success in spearheading empowering businesses to accomplish desired success through overall operations oversight. He is an out-of-the-box thinker, developing and implementing significant initiatives, processes, and plans in coordination with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence.
Steven goes above and beyond to ensure the business’s internal operations are evolving as the company expands.
In his spare time, Steven loves spending time with his family and enjoys being a Cubs leader at his local Scouts.
Guy Young
Regional Sales Manager – Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
Guy joined us in 2023 with a wealth of experience in the Middle East having lived in various countries during his career including Oman, Egypt and the UAE. He is an avid Arabist having graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in the Arabic Language from the University of Central Lancashire.
Guy has acquired many essential skills within the higher education & training industry within the Middle East which he now hopes to utilise in developing the region for LCT. Working with our MENA clients he strives to exceed expectations and deliver the very best in training solutions within the region.
Guy enjoys playing guitar, country music and spending time with his family and golden retriever.
Toni Flaherty
Admissions Executive
Toni joined us in 2023, and as Admissions Executive, she is responsible for handling course registrations, communicating important information to clients, and assisting with making sure they have a smooth experience during their time with LCT International.
Toni has a diverse background with experience in various client-facing roles. Prior to joining us, Toni worked as both a national sales manager and an English teacher overseas, gaining valuable experience in education, leadership, organisation and communication. Her career so far has involved extensive travel of the East Asian region and Toni is fluent in Korean.
Toni has a deep understanding of the importance of intercultural communication when conducting business and thrives working with people from all around the world while listening to their individual needs. She hopes to utilise these skills and provide exceptional customer service during the admissions process.
Aside from her professional pursuits, Toni enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and traveling, as she believes exploring different cultures and ways of life is essential to personal growth and development.