Jane Mann Becomes Cambridge's First Education Chief

The world education organization Cambridge University Press & Assessment has appointed Jane Mann as its first Chief Education Officer. Under Jane’s leadership, Cambridge will advance its global footprint in education innovation, research and impact and enhance its influence on shaping the future of teaching, learning and assessment on a global scale, from August 1, 2026.

As part of her new role, Jane will lead Cambridge's interventions in critical areas of education where it needs to be more involved, such as the future of assessment, evidence-based practices to enhance education systems around the world, and the impact of artificial intelligence on learning and assessment. The new position underscores Cambridge's dedication to developing education practices grounded in research and meets the changing needs of learners, teachers and policy makers.

Jane has a wealth of leadership experience in the role gained at the Managing Director of Partnership for Education and the Education Director of Cambridge's International Education Group. In the last ten years she has helped to shape strategic global partnerships and novel educational projects that have increased Cambridge's international impact.

Her notable contributions include the HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship for enhancing quality education through technology and collaborative learning, and the UNICEF Learning Passport for raising awareness of the importance of access to quality education through technology and participatory learning. She has also served as a representative for Cambridge at various international forums, including the United Nations General Assembly and the Education World Forum, where she has helped build the network and partnerships of Cambridge around the world.

Key highlights:

• First Chief Education Officer role strengthens Cambridge's global education leadership
• Jane Mann assumes new position effective August 1, 2026, worldwide
• Focus includes AI, assessment innovation, research, and education system impact

Commenting on her appointment, Jane Mann said:

"I'm hugely excited by this opportunity to grow Cambridge's global impact by drawing on research, evidence and understanding of what works best around the world. This builds on the success of Cambridge's Partnership for Education team's work with governments and organisations such as UN agencies, as well as strong relationships from our extensive community of international schools. Connecting expertise across assessment, publishing, research, technology and policy at the Press & Assessment, with our University and our wider partners across the globe will be a privilege."

Peter Phillips, Chief Executive of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said Jane’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for global education.

"Jane will lead Cambridge's voice in the global education debate at a time of change. Just as education and the way it is delivered is evolving, what learners and teachers need is evolving rapidly too. That makes Cambridge is more essential than ever to be involved across global education, with the best outcomes for everyone we exist to serve, and drawing on the depth of research we have, and how we have implemented it, to move the field forward”.

The appointment reflects Cambridge University Press & Assessment's long-term commitment to educational innovation, evidence-based policymaking, and international collaboration. In the ongoing evolution of education in the face of technological advancements and shifting learner expectations, Jane Mann's leadership is poised to further cement Cambridge's role in defining the future of teaching and learning on a global scale through research, collaboration, and meaningful impact.