Oliver Latham, VP, Enterprise Sales & Business Development – EMEA, Pearson
Oliver currently serves as the Vice President for Enterprise Sales & Business Development for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia at Pearson. In this role, Mr. Latham is responsible for all sales to Pearson’s Enterprise customers in the EMEA region. His team drives sales across Pearson, helping customers solve major talent and skills challenges, particularly in Talent Planning, Talent Sourcing, Talent Development, and Market Development.
His work focuses on addressing the obstacles surrounding skills and human capital in a world disrupted by AI, technology, economic, strategic, and geopolitical challenges. Prior to this role, he spent three years developing and executing Pearson’s Workforce strategy, which focused on data-driven upskilling and reskilling to support career progression, employee and employer growth, and helping people unlock their potential.
Before joining Pearson, Oliver spent 11 years as a strategy and management consultant at EY, where he was appointed Senior Manager in both the London and Sydney offices. In 2016, he was made a fellow at the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). Additionally, Mr. Latham co-founded his own start-up business, GoalGiving, a charity fundraising platform centred around sports.
