Craig MacFarlane

Craig is an experienced, growth-driven global leader, heading Pearson’s APAC Enterprise Learning and Skills portfolio. He drives sustainable growth by scaling workforce skills solutions and high-stakes assessment, building partnerships with governments, universities, and employers, and turning client needs into measurable outcomes. Known for inspiring high performance across culturally diverse teams, Craig blends innovation, client-centricity, and operational rigor to expand markets and strengthen customer value. Previously, he led regional education and professional services for Essilor across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Russia, Turkey & Africa.