Management Team
Open eLMS operates on a profit-sharing model, ensuring every employee shares in our collective success. We prioritize long-term relationships, reflected in an average staff tenure of over six years.
We are united by a shared commitment to the continuous evolution of the Open eLMS platform.
Emil Reisser-Weston MSc MEng
Chief Executive Officer
Emil founded Open eLMS in 2003 and remains the company's creative driving force. A qualified ergonomist, he has specialized in human-centered design, behavioral modeling, and AI since the early 1990s.
A recipient of awards from IOSH and Brandon Hall, Emil designed the top-rated LMS and authoring systems on Slashdot and Sourceforge.
Andrew Howie MSc
Managing Director
Andy is an experienced Education and Development Director with over 20 years of experience leading work-based learning, digital training strategies, and education governance globally. He holds a European Master's in Lifelong Learning from University College London.
Lauris Mikulans
IT Director
Lauris leads the development team and core IT architecture. With over a decade at Open eLMS, he is valued for his technical expertise and pragmatic approach to complex challenges.
Didzis Kalva
Head of AI
Didzis has been working on AI design and programming services with Open eLMS since the early 2020s.
In that time he has grown the responsibilities of his unit, ensuring our design and programming functions meet client expectations of a fully AI-enabled technology stack.
Clive Barker
Finance Director
Clive manages financial controls and accounting. He has been with Open eLMS for over 15 years, following a 20-year career at Intel.
Lasma Gricmane
Head of Design
As Head of Design, Lasma defines the visual identity of Open eLMS content. A team member for over 15 years, she is also an accomplished photographer and artist.
David Weston
Subject Matter Expert
David is an accomplished historian and actor with over 40 years of experience writing historical and Shakespearean educational works. One of the UK’s leading authorities on Shakespeare, he has performed in 28 of the Bard's plays with the RSC and National Theatre.
A founding member of the National Youth Theatre, David has collaborated on educational projects with icons such as Dame Judi Dench and Timothy West.
Pushpalatha Kundar
Subject Matter Expert
Pushpalatha holds an M.Sc. in Physics and began her career teaching Mathematics and Physics in India. With extensive experience tutoring in the UK, she now designs and develops engaging online Mathematics courses for the Open eLMS platform.
A Culture of Shared Success
Open eLMS fosters a collaborative environment built on profit sharing, high employee retention, and a collective dedication to innovation.
Shared Success
We believe in a company where every team member benefits from our collective growth.
Profit Sharing
Our model ensures success is shared directly with the people who drive it.
Team Stability
With an average tenure exceeding six years, our team is exceptionally committed and experienced.
Continuous Innovation
We are united by a commitment to the continuous evolution of our software solutions.