Ebrahim Matthews
Senior Vice President @Pearson
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Vice President @Pearson
London, GB
Part of the global leadership team for FTSE100 learning company Pearson, I relocated to London and have served as SVP across three divisions, bringing a focus on strategy and transformation to each role.1) International Higher EducationFinding growth opportunities within a mixed portfolio of established and emerging markets by growing customer relationships and reallocating investment to fuel future growth.2) Chief Product OfficerRestructuring the English Language Learning business into a divisional model and launching two new sales channels: corporate language learning and self-study. I led the identification, acquisition, and integration of Mondly by Pearson, one of the world’s biggest language learning apps.3) English & Global SchoolsRedesigning the product roadmap and development process to maximize growth in emerging markets and rebuild strong working relationships between Product and Sales.
EDUCATION
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
Northeastern University
Executive Development Programme, Business
University of the Witwatersrand
Executive Development Programme, Business/Commerce, General
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Executive Education, Product Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
ABOUT EBRAHIM MATTHEWS
I change the growth and momentum of businesses through careful analysis, operational excellence, and innovation.Whether it’s in finance or education, D2C or B2B, Johannesburg or London, I help businesses under my leadership be bolder — turning around underperformance, uncovering fresh opportunities, and moving fast to capture them.It’s not about quick fixes or vanity metrics. My focus is on sustainable growth — getting businesses back to profitability with the right team, processes, and product pipeline to make sure they stay there.Delivering transformation at pace means bringing teams together to break silos and find new ways of working. As a leader, I empower my teams with clear expectations, a focused strategy, and the autonomy to move fast and make things happen.To talk education, discuss speaking opportunities, or argue about what handicap counts as “average”, get in touch.
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