Age: 60 | Independent Qualifications and Contributions Significant executive leadership experience, including as CEO of Pearson. Led Pearson s AI-focused transformation, bringing AI to all of its customer facing products. Managed Microsoft s Industry Solutions and was responsible for Microsoft s largest customers. Strong strategic and operational expertise from extensive leadership experience. Career Experience 2024 Present: Chief Executive Officer, Pearson 2020 2024: President, Industry Solutions, Microsoft 1989 2020: Various leadership roles, including Chief Executive, Communications, Media & Technology, Accenture Select Board Experience U.S.-Listed Companies Pearson plc, a leading British-based global learning company and education publisher (2024 Present) Zuora, a cloud-based monetization platform, specializing in subscription management, billing, and revenue recognition (2020 2025) Education M.A., Electronic Engineering, University of Cambridge M.B.A., Business, INSEAD