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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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    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.

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    • Priya Lakhani OBE

      Founder CEO

      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.

    • Gareth Parker

      Chief Technical Officer

      Gareth leads our team of software engineers and data scientists. He works closely with our teachers, neuroscientists and product team to develop new features and makes sure they are built to a high standard.

    • Rahul Bakrania

      Chief Operations Officer & Chief Financial Officer

      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.

    • Tom Thacker

      Chief Education Officer

      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.

    • Ruben Canhoto

      Director of Design

      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.

    • Fergus Hamilton

      Head of Customer Success

      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.

    • Charles Wood

      Director of International

      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 Morris

      International Schools Manager (Europe & Africa)

      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 McKenzie

      UK Partnership Manager (North)

      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 Leahy

      UK Partnership Manager (Midlands)

      Paul works with schools and colleges across the Midlands, East Anglia, Wales and Northern Ireland. He is passionate about education and helping schools and colleges with their improvement and digital learning strategies.

    • Matthew Friend

      UK Partnership Manager (South)

      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.

    • Max Carter

      International Schools Manager (East Asia & India)

      Max is part of the International schools team at CENTURY and looks after India, China and East Asia. He worked as a Geography Teacher for 11 years before his passion for transformative learning technology took him into the Ed Tech sector.

    • Richard Graham

      Independent Training Provider Lead

      Richard leads our Training Provider team and has extensive professional experience in the FE sector. He is passionate about EdTech and always looking for solutions to what providers need next.

    • Dan Kador-Davies

      International Schools Manager (Middle East)

      With extensive experience as an Education Consultant based in the United Arab Emirates, having previously worked for companies such as Tes and Pearson, Dan looks after our international schools in the Middle East.

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