Kate James

Kate James joined Pearson as chief corporate affairs and global marketing officer in 2014. As a member of the Pearson executive team, she lead communications, marketing, and the Pearson brand, government and regulatory relations, investor relations, and the company’s social impact work. Prior to joining Pearson, Kate was chief communications officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, leveraging the foundation’s voice in support of the organization’s global and domestic initiatives. In addition to Worldreader, Kate serves on the boards of Vital Voices Global Partnership and the National Audubon Society.