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At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com read more
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Omar Abbosh — Chief Executive at Pearson
Executive Bio
Omar Abbosh has a career spanning more than 30 years driving growth and transformation for leading multinational companies. He comes to Pearson with a background steeped in technology and innovation, and with a deep understanding of how to shape and execute successful growth strategies in a world of disruption.
Most recently, Omar was President, Industry Solutions at Microsoft with responsibility for driving sales, service, and solutions across Microsoft’s largest customers. While there he led industry and technical business units, including strategy, engineering, partnering, and sales teams that shaped product road maps, sales campaigns and business performance.
Prior to Microsoft, Omar spent three decades at Accenture where he helped to orchestrate the company’s digital transformation and where he led a large and highly successful business unit. He served in numerous senior leadership roles at Accenture, including Chief Strategy Officer and ultimately as Chief Executive of the global Communications, Media and Technology business.
Omar also serves as a non-executive board member for Zuora Inc, an enterprise SaaS company. He holds a degree in electronic engineering and information sciences from the University of Cambridge and a master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD.
Most recently, Omar was President, Industry Solutions at Microsoft with responsibility for driving sales, service, and solutions across Microsoft’s largest customers. While there he led industry and technical business units, including strategy, engineering, partnering, and sales teams that shaped product road maps, sales campaigns and business performance.
Prior to Microsoft, Omar spent three decades at Accenture where he helped to orchestrate the company’s digital transformation and where he led a large and highly successful business unit. He served in numerous senior leadership roles at Accenture, including Chief Strategy Officer and ultimately as Chief Executive of the global Communications, Media and Technology business.
Omar also serves as a non-executive board member for Zuora Inc, an enterprise SaaS company. He holds a degree in electronic engineering and information sciences from the University of Cambridge and a master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD.
Executive Team Culture Ratings from Pearson Employees
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Pearson's Executive Team scores in the Bottom 10%
of similar sized companies on Comparably
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Pearson's Executive Team at a Glance
Based on 264 ratings, Pearson's employees are less satisfied with their Executive Team and give them a “D-” or 50/100. On average, Women provided higher ratings for their Executive Team compared to Men. Also, the All Industries department thinks more highly of the Executive Team relative to the Design department.
Pearson's Executive Team ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably that also have 10,000+ Employees.
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