Learn more CENTURY has been developed by an award-winning team of experienced teachers, neuroscientists and technologists.
Together, we have combined the latest research in learning science, artificial intelligence and neuroscience to ensure CENTURY is underpinned by evidence-based scientific and pedagogical techniques. Barrister and entrepreneur, Priya founded CENTURY in 2013 after being struck by underachievement rates in schools. A frequent keynote speaker and media commentator, Priya is also a co-founder of The Institute for Ethical AI in Education. Kevin leads our team of software engineers and data scientists. He brings a wealth of experience working in data tech companies including Mind Candy, Last.fm and Goldman Sachs. Kevin ensures CENTURY’s platform is unbiased and secure. Rahul oversees Finance and Operations at CENTURY. He has years of experience working in top financial roles across various industries and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Employee number 2 at CENTURY, Alice has been looking after product from the very beginning. She brings her background in neuroscience and memory research to the role and works closely with universities around the world to help our technical team deliver features with genuine impact on learners and teachers. Former Assistant Head, Tom has spent years working in schools before joining CENTURY. He now leads our in-house team of experienced teachers who create our content and deliver training in schools. Liz looks after all things data – storage, pipelines, analysis and machine learning. Together with her team, Liz is responsible for making CENTURY an intelligent tool for teachers by creating the AI that powers the platform. Ruben is responsible for designing the look of CENTURY. He works closely with schools, teachers and our neuroscientists to ensure the platform doesn’t just look great but is engaging for students and easy to use. Gareth looks after the CENTURY platform and knows the application inside-out. He works closely with our teachers, neuroscientists and product team to develop new features and makes sure they are built to a high standard. Alex is responsible for promoting CENTURY’s mission to help every student succeed. He works closely with schools to communicate the impact of CENTURY across the world. Fergus runs our team of school account managers. They make sure the implementation process is smooth and are always on-hand for support, helping our schools get the most out of CENTURY. Hugh is responsible for delivering CENTURY’s big projects. If we are working with a large organization be it a government or a business, Hugh and his team will ensure CENTURY delivers. Charles oversees CENTURY’s international school activity, working with some of the most progressive and prestigious schools in the world. He also often represents CENTURY at international EdTech and education events. Ciara supports international schools around the world in understanding how CENTURY can transform digital learning. A former teacher, Ciara has over 8 years of experience in the education sector and an in-depth knowledge of schools’ needs. Deborah looks after schools and colleges across the North of England. Having worked in schools for over 10 years, she has deep understanding of their needs and challenges, and how CENTURY can be used to address them. Paul works with schools and colleges across the Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland. He is passionate about education and helping schools and colleges with their improvement and digital learning strategies. Matt helps schools and colleges across the South of England to implement new and innovative digital practices. His previous work experience includes schools, education charities and edtech providers, giving him a full appreciation of the education sector. View all Data dashboards mean you can effectively use your time targeting which students need more challenge or support, in specific topic areas. Sam Wignell, Head of Science and Technology Ansford Academy CENTURY has been named overall winner of the Spectator Economic Disruptor of the Year Awards, an awards scheme to recognise the innovative British firms having the biggest positive influence on their sectors. Learn more In Independent Education Today, CENTURY Founder CEO Priya Lakhani OBE argues that technology will improve, not diminish, the role of humans in teaching. Learn more CENTURY is an integral part of our Trust’s digital drive for education. Students have an individual pathway, staff have live analysis and control of workload, making their feedback more accurate and responsive. We see a desire to succeed from all. Sharon Bruton, Chief Executive Officer The Keys Federation
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Our vision is for every teacher and learner to have access to intelligent tools that help them succeed.
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Meet the team
Priya Lakhani OBE
Founder CEO
Kevin Schmidt
Chief Technology Officer
Rahul Bakrania
Chief Operations Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Alice Little
Head of Product & Neuroscience
Tom Thacker
Head of Schools
Liz Macfie
Head of Data Science
Ruben Canhoto
Head of Design
Gareth Parker
VP of Engineering
Alex Blackburn
Head of Communications
Fergus Hamilton
Head of Customer Success
Hugh Anderson-Elliott
Head of Strategic Operations
Charles Wood
Director of International
Ciara O’Sullivan
International Schools Manager
Deborah McKenzie
UK Partnership Manager (North)
Paul Leahy
UK Partnership Manager (Midlands)
Matthew Friend
UK Partnership Manager (South)
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