Mike discusses the future of education. Mike joined Pearson in December 2020. He is responsible for developing Pearson’s global strategy and further strengthening its corporate and educational partnerships as the company aims to expand and enhance its direct-to-consumer offering.

Prior to joining Pearson, Mike was HM Consul General in Los Angeles, promoting trade and investment, scientific cooperation, creative and media collaborations and educational partnerships between the UK, California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Hawaii. He has more than 20 years of international business and global affairs experience, having held senior leadership positions in the British diplomatic network and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, as well as working in international development, human rights law, the UK tech sector, and at HSBC.

Mike holds a masters degree in International Law from the University of Nottingham and an Anthropology degree from University College London. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx