Our Advisors
Mr Martin Doel
Following a 28-year career in the Royal Air Force, which culminated in him serving as Director of Training and Education for the Armed Services, Martin joined the Association of Colleges as their Chief Executive in 2008. In this role he worked closely with the government to develop the skills and education policy, and was a member of the Apprenticeship Reform Board. In 2016 he was awarded a CBE for his contribution to further education.
In February 2021 Martin joined Purlos in an advisory capacity, with the aim of helping the company build its footprint in the UK Further Education market.
Mr Brad Adams
Brad Adams is chief university operations officer at 2U, Inc, an American educational company that contracts with non-profit colleges and universities to offer online degree programs. As CUOO, Adams oversees the progressive learning design, operations, execution, and academic success of 2U’s global graduate and short course products. He leads a driven team of more than 650 people and oversees several departments, including student outcomes, curriculum and learning, and placement.
As an advisor and vocal voice in the development of the Purlos platform, Brad is an invaluable asset in helping the company conceptualize and implement new initiatives aimed at consistently improving retention and graduation rates for students.
Success stories
Learn how our partners are using Purlos to support student success and exceed their goals.
Stoke on Trent College Case Study
With 91% of destinations being captured seamlessly, and an impressive 92% positive destinations rate, Stoke on Trent College has successfully addressed its challenges and positioned itself as a leader in leveraging technology for enhanced student outcomes.
Wigan & Leigh College Case Study
Wigan & Leigh College’s partnership with Purlos has yielded outstanding results in solving their critical challenges.
Bath College Case Study
Bath College partnered with Purlos to streamline data collection and boost engagement resulting in a significant increase in known student destinations, reaching 83%, and a notable rise in Net Promoter Score, showcasing the success of their collaboration.
Plumpton College Case Study
By embracing a data-driven approach to destinations tracking, Plumpton College has not only saved valuable resources but also gained the ability to make informed decisions for its students’ futures.
College of West Anglia Case Study
The successful implementation of Purlos Destinations captured over 84% of student destinations, streamlined data collection and sharing and provided actionable insights into student destinations.
North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College Case Study
NWSLC uses Purlos Destinations and Purlos Engage to collect over 73% of student destinations and enhance student engagement.
Bedford College Group Case Study
Bedford College Group partnered with Purlos to enhance student destinations tracking and streamline admissions, achieving improved data capture on student destinations and significant enhancements in the admissions process, resulting in increased enrolments, resource optimisation, and enriched student experiences across their campuses.
North Hertfordshire College Case Study
North Hertfordshire College partnered with Purlos to address the challenge of effectively tracking graduate destinations, utilising WhatsApp automation to significantly enhance response rates and collect valuable data for curriculum planning and resource allocation.
Windsor Forest College Case Study
Windsor Forest College collaborated with Purlos to address data collection challenges and boost alumni engagement, achieving a remarkable 92% of total captured destinations.
Eastern Colleges Group Case Study
The Eastern Colleges Group achieved significant improvements in tracking student destinations and optimising curriculum planning through their partnership with Purlos, streamlining data collection and enhancing career support.