Robert Harrison

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DISC Type : c

Chief Executive Officer at ACS International Schools

Cobham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Robert Harrison is the Chief Executive Officer of ACS International Schools, with extensive experience in international, public, and private education. An accomplished executive with a Ph. D. from Duke University and a background in special education, he focuses on the intersection of curriculum design, strategic planning, and technological transformation.

As a lifelong educator, Robert is a frequent author and speaker on the future of education and has served as co-editor-in-chief of the IB Journal of Teaching Research. He is deeply committed to shaping educational policy and practice, translating his extensive experience into a broader vision for global learning.

Unique fact: While at the International Baccalaureate, he spearheaded the development and worldwide implementation of the innovative MYP eAssessment for students aged 11-16.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Education
Frequently speaks and writes about moving from AI policy to classroom implementation that supports inquiry, academic integrity, and critical thinking.
Digital Citizenship
Advocates for teaching students to use technology mindfully and ethically, rather than simply banning phones, to prepare them to navigate the modern world.
Future-Ready Skills
Believes education must develop human-centric skills like collaboration and communication to prepare students for a rapidly changing and AI-driven job market.

Media Appearances

Contributor profile: Dr Robert Harrison – ACS International Schools. Featured in Open Access Government

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Work History

4-2026
Chief Executive Officer at ACS International Schools
9-2022 - 4-2026
Director of Education and Integrated Technology at ACS International Schools
9-2018 - 8-2022
Education Strategy Director at ACS International Schools
4-2013 - 9-2018
Head of Middle Years Programme Development at International Baccalaureate
9-2010 - 3-2013
Continuum Curriculum Manager at International Baccalaureate

Education

1986 - 1991
Ph.D. from Duke University
2001 - 2004
Special Education from George Mason University

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Insights For Selling To Robert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Robert is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Robert

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Robert move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Robert take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Robert

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