Senior LEADERSHIP TEAM

What differentiates our team from any other supplier is its unrivalled experience in the complexities and politics surrounding production and delivery of exam papers on a global scale.

Over 150 people work for Stephen Austin and we’re proud to be directed by a dedicated, passionate and progressive group of leaders.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

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SIMON JAMES

CEO Stephen Austin & Sons

Simon recently joined us as CEO, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in governance, financial oversight, and strategic planning to the role with qualifications including an FCMA and an MBA. Simon is committed to leading the business with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth to further strengthen our market position, expand our services, and nurture a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

KEVIN STRACHAN

Operations Director

Kevin joined us in 2023, having spent many successful years working in high-volume, high-precision manufacturing industries. His primary responsibilities are to provide direction and guidance to the production team to maximise efficiencies, and the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.

ANDREW PEDLEY

Client Services Manager

Andrew joined us in 2004 as an Account Executive within the Client Service team. Since then, he has fulfilled roles of Account Manager and Senior Account Manager before assuming his current position of Client Services Manager in September 2019. His primary responsibilities are to lead our Client Service team, focusing on the growth, development, and satisfaction of all existing clients.

LISA COOPER

Human Resources Manager

Lisa was appointed Human Resources Manager in April 2019, having joined the team in 2018 as an HR Business Partner. A member of the Senior Leadership Team, Lisa directs the People strategy and together with her strong team of HR professionals, manages all aspects of HR across the business.

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