Ex-COO of Starbucks Joins Success Tutoring as Head of Global Growth & Development
By Success Team
Marketing Team
Success Tutoring has reached a major milestone in its global expansion journey with the appointment of Sylvio Angelone, former Chief Operating Officer of Starbucks, as our new Head of Global Growth & Development. This is not just a leadership announcement - it is a powerful signal to prospective franchise partners around the world that Success Tutoring is entering an unprecedented phase of operational scale, international acceleration and system-wide excellence.
A Leader With Global Franchise Experience
Sylvio brings over 35 years experience in franchise operations, multi-unit management and large-scale business development across Australia, Asia Pacific and international markets, including 10 years at SLT/C-Suite level His career has been defined by driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams and building the systems that allow franchises to expand at speed while maintaining consistency.
With a background that includes transforming P&L performance, optimising costs, scaling operations and strengthening cross-functional alignment, Sylvio has a reputation for delivering measurable results across diverse geographic regions. His experience working with CEOs, boards, franchise partners and global partners makes him uniquely equipped to guide Success Tutoring through its next phase of global growth.
What Sylvio’s Appointment Means for Franchise Partners
As Head of Global Growth & Development, Sylvio will oversee a worldwide team of Growth & Performance Managers - the business coaches who support Success Tutoring franchise partners through launch, growth, operations and team development. Under his leadership, franchise partners can expect a more structured, data-driven and internationally aligned coaching framework designed to help centres open faster, operate more effectively and grow with confidence.
This appointment marks a shift toward a more mature and globally coordinated franchise infrastructure, bringing world-class operational systems, refined training processes and stronger centre-level support to every franchise partner. Sylvio’s experience with Starbucks - one of the most sophisticated franchise networks on the planet - will significantly elevate the Success Tutoring model and prepare it for long-term global scale.
Success Tutoring is at the beginning of something extraordinary. The brand’s combination of innovation, purpose and global potential is rare. I’m thrilled to be part of it
Sylvio Angelone
Head of Global Growth & Development
A Turning Point for Success Tutoring’s Global Expansion
Success Tutoring is now operating and expanding across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, India and more. With the addition of a global franchise leader from Starbucks, the brand is positioned to bring even stronger systems, greater consistency and a higher standard of operational excellence to every centre worldwide.
For prospective franchise partners, this announcement signifies more than internal growth, it highlights a franchise model rapidly evolving into a global education powerhouse. Entering the network now means joining a brand before it reaches mass international adoption, gaining access to territories that may not be available for long and benefiting from leadership that has scaled some of the largest franchise systems in the world.
Michael Black
Founder, Success Tutoring
Become a Founding Franchise Partner in Your Country
If you’ve been considering launching a Success Tutoring franchise, there has never been a better time. With strengthened leadership, improved support systems and international demand accelerating, the next wave of franchise partners will benefit significantly from the groundwork being laid today.
Book a call with our team to learn more about opening a Success Tutoring centre in your region and secure your territory before it’s taken.
