Elaine Cao

Vice President, English Language Learning, Greater China; CEO Greater China, Pearson

Portrait of Elaine Cao.

Elaine joined Pearson in September 2025 and leads strategic planning, market development, and local innovation for Pearson’s English Language Learning portfolio in China. She also represents Pearson in close collaboration with government agencies, industry associations, and other key stakeholders, driving Pearson’s sustainable growth in China.

With over 15 years of global management experience, Elaine brings a strong track record in business transformation, ecosystem development, and commercial innovation. Prior to joining Pearson, she held senior leadership roles at a global information analytics company, where she led cross-functional teams to advance digital transformation and spearheaded the local deployment of AI-powered solutions. She is highly adept at global collaboration and brings deep insight into local market dynamics.