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Ebrahim Matthews

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Non Executive Director at UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC)
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ebrahim Matthews is a Senior Vice President at Pearson, the FTSE100 learning company, where he specializes in international market development and digital transformation. With extensive prior experience in financial services, including as MD of Diners Club Africa, he has a strong record of growing businesses and leading multicultural teams. Colleagues describe him as hard-working, focused, and highly visionary.

Outside of work, Ebrahim is an active Governor at the University of Derby, where he contributes to the Enterprise, Skills and Industry Committee. He is a father to three sons and enjoys playing golf, though he describes himself as an "average golfer."

Despite being a teetotaller, he previously served as the Chairman of the Board for Platters, South Africas most prominent annual wine guide.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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AI in Education
He frequently speaks on AI's role in creating personalized, efficient learning experiences and ensuring students are "AI ready" for the future workforce.
International Growth
His career focuses on scaling businesses and driving growth in international markets, from South Africa to his current global role based in London.
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Career

Work history

6-2026
Non Executive Director
UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC)
11-2025
Governor
University of Derby
3-2019
Senior Vice President
Pearson
8-2016 - 3-2019
Managing Director: Pearson South Africa
Pearson
5-2013 - 7-2016
Chairman of the Board
Platter's Wine Guide
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Education
Executive Development Programme
Northeastern University
2019 - 2019
Executive Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
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