James Carmichael

James Carmichael is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Country Manager for the UK and Ireland at Pearson since August 2022. Previously, James held roles including Portfolio Product Manager for Assessment at Oxford University Press, Head of Assessment and Examinations at Wey Education Plc, and various senior leadership positions at the British Council, culminating in strategic leadership of Global Exams Delivery. James's expertise includes overseeing operations for millions of examinations across multiple countries, driving business improvement, and managing significant teams to achieve financial and quality targets. James holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool, a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a BA in History from the University of Birmingham.