Mike Mayor

Senior Lead, Global Scale of English

Pearson

Since 2012, Mike has been the driving force behind Pearson's Global Scale of English (GSE), the framework underpinning our English language learning programmes. After a successful English language teaching career, Mike joined Pearson in 2003 and headed up Longman Dictionaries before leading the team of Learning Research and Design scientists who developed the Global Scale of English. He has written academic papers on English language learning, travels the world to talk at events and shares his extensive knowledge and tips on our social media channels. Mike has a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature and a Master's in English and Applied Linguistics from Cambridge University.

Brett Blumenthal

Delta-qualified Academic Consultant & Trainer

Pearson

Brett Blumenthal is a DELTA-qualified education consultant and Regional Teacher Development Manager at Pearson. With more than 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in Vietnam and the United States, he specializes in teacher training, curriculum design, and educational development. Brett has managed academic programs at leading institutions in Vietnam and delivered workshops and presentations across diverse educational contexts internationally. He is passionate about empowering educators and enhancing student outcomes through practical, research-informed teaching strategies. His current work focuses on supporting teachers across the region to create student-centered learning environments through evidence-informed teaching practice.

Kayo Sato

ELL Portfolio Director, APAC

Pearson

Kayo Sato is an English Language Learning product and sales lead for the Asia region, based in Tokyo, Japan. With over 20 years of experience as an ELL professional, she has built a broad career across editorial and content development, sales, project management, localization, and business development. Her background gives her a practical understanding of both classroom needs and the broader education market across Asia. Kayo has also taught English at elementary schools in Japan, an experience that continues to inform her perspective on language teaching and learning. Having worked directly with young learners and educators, she understands the importance of practical, engaging, and classroom-ready solutions. In her work at Pearson, she collaborates with teachers, institutions, and partners across the region to support effective English learning, help reduce classroom stress for educators, and enable learners to make visible progress in their language development.

Itje Chodidjah

Former Executive Chair, Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO (2021-2025); Senior Education Expert and Member of the Expert Panel, Indonesia Business Council

With more than four decades of experience in English education, Itje Chodidjah is a respected specialist in teacher development, curriculum, and education policy. She has trained educators in Indonesia and internationally, with particular expertise in strengthening English proficiency, educator capability, and learning pathways that prepare students for further study and employment. Her work connects English proficiency and meaningful learning with the wider capabilities students need to succeed in a changing, AI-enabled world. Drawing on her leadership in education, policy, and cross-sector collaboration, she brings a valuable perspective to discussions on graduate readiness and employability. Itje holds degrees from IKIP Malang and the University of Warwick, as well as a PhD in English Education from UPI Bandung.

Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd.

Professor of English Language Education, Chair of the Board of Professors

Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS)

Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd. is Professor of English Language Education and Chair of the Board of Professors at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He earned his Master of Education (M.Pd.) in English Language and Literature Education from Universitas Negeri Jakarta in 1995 and completed his doctoral degree at the same university in 2000. He previously served as President of TEFLIN and currently leads the Development and Evaluation Division at LAMDIK. With extensive experience in academic leadership, accreditation, and quality assurance, his areas of expertise include English language teaching, TESOL, linguistics, curriculum and materials development, research, reflective teaching, and teacher professional development.

Dr. Anindito Aditomo

Expert Council of PSPK (Pusat Studi Pendidikan dan Kebijakan)

Dr. Anindito Aditomo is an Indonesian education scholar and reform leader whose work bridges university teaching, national policy, and international scholarship. A Fulbright visiting scholar and Yidan Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education and a member of the expert board of the Pusat Studi Pendidikan dan Kebijakan (PSPK), he combines a strong foundation in psychology - earned at Universitas Gadjah Mada - with postgraduate training in education and learning sciences from the University of Sydney. He previously led UBAYA's Center for Curriculum and Learning Development and served national leadership roles at Indonesia's Ministry of Education, where he led the design of a systemic reform in curriculum and assessment that has been implemented in more than 400 thousand schools across the country.

Nisa Felicia, Ph.D

Executive Director of PSPK

Nisa Felicia, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of PSPK (Center for Education Study and Policy), a home-grown Indonesia civic society organization that is committed to strengthen Indonesia education system through evidence-based policy recommendations and cross-sector collaborations. She earned her PhD degree in Educational Policy and Leadership in University at Albany, NY. She leads PSPK team in supporting the government for a number of policy research projects including curriculum and learning, equitable access to public education, and child protection in digital world and education settings.

Anton Handoko Johannes

PT Astra International Tbk