Gary Gates

Gary Gates is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the education and technology sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director of Pearson VUE since 2011, Gary has also held senior vice president positions within Pearson, overseeing global business operations and UK higher education. Additional notable roles include board member at Pearson College London and International Business Development Director at ITIS Holdings plc. Gary's leadership experience is complemented by previous positions as Chairman of Altech Netstar Traffic, Manager at BNFL, and Project Manager at British Energy. Educational credentials include a PhD in Computational Physics from the University of Liverpool and a BSc (Hons) in Theoretical Physics from the University of York, along with studies at Harvard Business School.