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Omar Abbosh
Omar Abbosh
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Omar Abbosh

Pearson

San Diego, CA USA

"Respect and hard work can get you very, very far."

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Omar's work combines: Education, Business, and Working with Others

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Day In The Life

CEO

I lead a lifelong learning organization by guiding strategy, making key decisions, and helping learners thrive.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Electronic Engineering

    University of Cambridge

  • Graduate Degree

    Business Administration and Management

    INSEAD

Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    I chose to study engineering in college simply because I enjoyed math and physics in high school.

  • 2.

    Meeting energetic professionals at Andersen Consulting inspired me to pivot from engineering to consulting.

  • 3.

    I spent 30 years at Accenture, growing through a variety of roles that shaped my leadership style.

  • 4.

    Over time, I realized that building authentic relationships was just as important as solving problems.

  • 5.

    Joining Pearson gave me the chance to align profit with purpose by helping people learn and grow.

  • 6.

    I now lead with a focus on respect, hard work, and the belief that social impact and business success can coexist.