E-learning provider WebCT has appointed David Stephenson as sales director for UK and Ireland,

Stephenson joins WebCT from Sun Microsystem's Education and Research Team where he was the UK business development manager. Prior to joining Sun he held the position of European sales and marketing manager for Hitachi Europe's supercomputer division.

Carol Vallone, President and CEO of WebCT said that the appointment demonstrated the company's "dedication to the UK and Ireland markets".