Texas, USA — OES, a global leader in online learning delivery and education solutions, has announced its expansion into the United States as part of its ongoing international growth strategy and its mission to be the world’s most impactful enabler of education experiences. This milestone is marked by the full integration of Construct Education, a digital learning company acquired in 2023, that will now operate under the OES brand as OES Learning Solutions.
Founded in 2011 through a strategic partnership between Swinburne University of Technology and SEEK, a leader in online employment marketplaces, OES is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
Over 14 years OES has built a strong reputation of innovation in the higher education sector. With additional well-established offices in the UK, South Africa, and the U.S. launch further cements OES’s commitment to supporting learners and institutions globally.
“OES has long been focused on helping universities deliver high-quality online education experiences and improve student outcomes,” said Denice Pitt, CEO of OES.
“Our expansion into the U.S. is a natural next step that allows us to bring our proven capabilities and scalable services to a broader network of academic institutions.”
OES specializes in developing bespoke online learning solutions tailored to the unique needs of its university partners. Its comprehensive suite of services includes:
- Custom digital learning design and delivery
- Scalable student support services
- Market analysis and portfolio growth strategies
- Automated assignment extension management systems
- Media production
- Student marketing services
With a strong focus on measurable outcomes and ROI, OES empowers institutions to expand their reach and impact while maintaining academic excellence and enhancing the learner experience.
The expansion also includes the appointment of two new senior leaders to drive its strategic outcomes in the U.S. market: Daniel Kalef as Executive Vice President, Growth, and Dustin Bainbridge as Vice President, Partnerships.
“It is a wonderful time to be joining OES as we embark on this exciting new chapter. Our expansion into the U.S. market is a testament to our commitment to delivering impactful education solutions globally,” said Daniel Kalef.
Kalef continues, "With our proven capabilities and scalable services, we are well-positioned to support a broader network of academic institutions in the U.S. Our goal is to enhance the learner experience and drive measurable outcomes for our partners”.
Dustin Bainbridge added, “Our focus on custom, scalable student support services, and data-informed student success strategies will enable us to provide exceptional value to our U.S. partners and help them achieve their goals.”
“I am excited to join OES and contribute to our mission of delivering impactful education solutions globally”.
Kalef and Bainbridge bring deep sector expertise and a strong track record of delivering commercial outcomes, alongside a shared passion for driving impact at scale. Their appointments reflect OES’ commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities as it expands its global reach, deepens partner collaboration, and delivers greater value to its clients.
You can find out more about OES’s service offerings in the U.S.A by visiting oes.com/us.
About OES
OES partners with universities around the world to design and deliver exceptional online learning experiences. With over 14 years of experience and operations in Melbourne, London, Cape Town, and now the United States, OES helps higher education providers scale their impact through customized learning solutions and student success strategies.
OES successes to date include:
- Recruitment and support for more than 120,000 online students globally.
- Delivery of 138 programs across a range of academic disciplines.
- More than 12,000 learning units delivered across undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary courses, short courses, and vocational education programs.
- Amassed a global workforce of more than 1,800 experts delivering solutions with education partners across five continents.
- Awarded 30+ industry awards since 2021 in recognition of superior quality learning design solutions.
- Achieved an 88% student satisfaction score, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks.
Visit www.oes.com to learn more.