[CXOTALK FRIDAY] McGraw Hill CEO: Live chat on AI in education

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In episode 838 of CXOTalk, we sit down with Simon Allen, the CEO of McGraw Hill, to discuss the future of education in the age of artificial intelligence. As a leader in the education industry, McGraw Hill has been at the forefront of integrating technology into learning solutions for over a century.

Simon shares his insights on how AI and other emerging technologies are transforming the educational landscape, from improving administrative efficiency to enabling personalized learning experiences. He also discusses the challenges that come with this technology shift, such as the digital divide, the need for teacher reskilling, and the importance of balancing screen time with the development of social skills.

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on the future of education, as we explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and other transformative technologies. Simon's unique perspective, informed by McGraw Hill's long history and current initiatives, provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of learning.

Simon Allen was named CEO of McGraw Hill in October 2019. Previously he served as President of the company’s Higher Education and International business units. Before re-joining McGraw Hill in March 2018, Simon was the CEO of Macmillan Education, leading the company’s transition from print to blended learning products and solutions. Previously, he was Senior Vice President, International at The McGraw Hill Companies and during that time was elected President of The Publishers Association in the U.K., serving for three years on its council. Before that, Simon was President, Higher Education at both Pearson Education EMEA and Prentice Hall Europe.

Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world’s top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.

May 3: Simon Allen. CEO, McGraw HIll

May 10: No show

May 17: Sol Rashidi, former Chief Data Officer, Estée Lauder

May 24: No show

May 31: Yousuf Khan, Partner, Ridge Ventures

June 7: Sridhar Vembu, CEO, Zoho