Published: 27th January, 2026
Alps Education Welcomes Nicki Higgins as New Sales Manager
We are delighted to welcome Nicki Higgins as our new Sales Manager at Alps.
Nicki joins Alps with more than a decade of senior sales leadership experience in the education technology and software sector. Most recently, she spent seven years as Sales Director at CPOMS Systems Limited, where she played a key role in driving sustained growth, leading high-performing sales teams and building long-term partnerships with schools and trusts across the UK.
An experienced sales professional, Nicki has a strong background in business development, sales management, event leadership and professional training. Her expertise is further enhanced by specialist skills in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings, supporting a highly consultative, relationship-led approach.
In her new role, Nicki will lead Alps’ sales function, working closely with schools, colleges and Trusts to ensure they fully understand how Alps’ intuitive analysis tools and expert support help improve outcomes for students.
On her appointment, Nicki commented:
“Alps Education plays a vital role in helping educators make informed decisions that improve student outcomes. I’m excited to join the business and contribute to its continued growth, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to invest in innovation and long-term success.”
Mary Ahern, CEO at Alps added:
“We are thrilled to welcome Nicki to the Alps team. Her seven years of experience as Sales Director at CPOMS, combined with her strong leadership skills and values-driven approach, make her an excellent fit for Alps. Nicki understands the importance of trust, relationships and impact in education, and she will play a key role as we continue to support schools and colleges in driving excellence.”
About Alps Education
Alps is a leading provider of educational technology solutions, designed to help schools and educators optimise student outcomes. Using the full national DfE dataset, Alps provides comprehensive exam and progress tracking analysis via two platforms, Connect and Summit, for over 1,200 schools, colleges, and Groups in the UK and internationally. For more information on Alps, and how we can support your school, click here.
