Global education franchise Tutor Doctor has appointed Mark Szpak as its new President, with the leadership transition coming as its UK schools and councils division celebrates record growth.
Mark succeeds Frank Milner, who becomes Chairman after almost two decades at the helm. Since taking up the presidency in 2007, Frank has guided Tutor Doctor’s expansion into an international education franchise giant with more than 700 territories worldwide.
“Taking on this role is a tremendous privilege, particularly at such an important stage in Tutor Doctor’s journey,” said Mark. “Our UK franchisees are demonstrating the enormous potential of working alongside schools and local authorities.
“Their achievements show what’s possible when personalised education meets strong community relationships, and I’m excited to help create even more opportunities across the network.”
Now entering his 15th year with the business, Mark has spent the past eight working closely with Frank – most recently as Vice President of Field Operations. His experience spans the US, the UK and Canada, giving him an understanding of franchise ownership and the challenges faced by operators in different markets.
One of his immediate priorities will be building on the momentum of Tutor Doctor’s UK schools and councils division, which has enabled franchisees to establish lasting relationships with education providers while reaching young people who need additional academic support.
“Schools and local education authorities are increasingly recognising the value of tailored tutoring, particularly for students who struggle in conventional classroom settings,” explained Mark. “Our franchisees are ideally placed to respond because they understand their communities and can deliver flexible, individualised support.
“The opportunity now is to strengthen those relationships, share what works and ensure every franchisee has the confidence and resources to develop this side of their business.”
For Mark, maintaining meaningful connections with franchisees will remain fundamental to his approach: “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside owners across 12 countries – their ambition, resilience and commitment continue to inspire me. My focus is on making sure the support we provide evolves with their needs.
“We always talk about our mission of changing the direction of students’ lives. I believe it’s now our responsibility to change the trajectory of our franchisees’ lives, just like each of them has changed mine.”
With further expansion of its UK education partnerships on the horizon, Tutor Doctor enters its next chapter focused on franchisee success and widening access to personalised learning and support.
For more information about the franchise opportunities available at Tutor Doctor, please visit https://tutordoctorfranchise.co.uk/
