Speakers

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 strategies in a world of disruption. Most recently, Omar was the President of Microsoft Industry Solutions 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 and strategic campaigns.

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, Technology and Media 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. Omar was appointed Chief Executive of Pearson on 8 January 2024.