Sherry Coutu
Director/Board Member at PEARSON PLC
Net worth: 209 398 $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Sherry Leigh Coutu is the founder of Digital Boost Upskilling Ltd.
(founded in 2020), Interactive Investor Ltd.
(founded in 1995), and Silicon Valley Comes To The Uk (founded in 2006).
She is currently the Chairman of Art Discovery Ltd., Executive Chairman of Founders4schools (since 2011), Chairman of Workfinder Ltd.
(since 2019), Chairman of Digital Boost (since 2020), Independent Non-Executive Director of Pearson Plc (since 2019), Non-Executive Director of Pearson Education, Inc. (since 2019), Non-Executive Director of the University of Cambridge, Director of Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations, and Non-Executive Director of Cambridge Assessment.
She was formerly the Chairman-East of England Region of The Prince's Trust (2002-2010), Executive Chairman of Scaleup Institute, Independent Non-Executive Director of London Stock Exchange Group plc (2014-2016), Director of Jarvis Plc (2003), Non-Executive Director of RM Plc (1998-2007), Managing Director-United Kingdom of Internet Securities, Inc. (1995), Non-Executive Director of Cambridge University Press, Sensiia Ltd., and The Library House Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director of ZPG Ltd.
(2014-2018), Non-Executive Director of The National Archives (2000-2002), Director of New Energy Finance Ltd.
(2009), Director of London Stock Exchange Plc (2016-2022), Director of PeerIndex Ltd., Independent Director of Reinvent Technology Partners, Consultant at Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte, Private Equity Investor at Nesta Investment Management LLP, Consultant at L.E.K Consulting (International) Ltd., and Consultant at Accenture (UK) Ltd.
She also served as a Trustee of Nesta (2010).
Ms. Coutu holds an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia (1986), a graduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science (1987), and an MBA from Harvard Business School (1993).
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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PEARSON PLC
0.00% | 28/03/2024 | 15,908 ( 0.00% ) | 209 398 $ | 31/03/2024 |
Sherry Coutu active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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PEARSON PLC | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2019 |
Founders4schools
Founders4schools Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founders4schools (F4S) is a charity that provides careers education to young people aged 5 to 25. F4S is based in London, UK. The organization offers a free platform that allows educators to arrange role model encounters in the classroom or virtually, as well as career inspiration events for young people and educators to attend live or on-demand. F4S aims to improve the employment prospects of young people by connecting them with volunteer role models from the business world. The organization encourages businesses to offer work experience or become corporate partners to inspire young people. | Chairman | 01/11/2011 |
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of University of Cambridge, Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations (OCR) is a leading UK awarding body that provides qualifications for learners of all ages at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. The private company is based in Cambridge, UK. OCR offers a range of qualifications including business, English, and history for learners of all ages at school, college, and work. The British company was founded in 1998. Janet Morris has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Director/Board Member | - |
Raspberry Pi Ltd.
Raspberry Pi Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Raspberry Pi Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, UK. The British company's mission is to make computing accessible and affordable for everyone, from industries to individuals. The company produces inexpensive, small computers for home, industry, education, and more. Raspberry Pi is a charity that aims to empower young people to reach their full potential through the use of computing and digital technologies. | Director/Board Member | 18/12/2012 |
Workfinder Ltd.
Workfinder Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Workfinder Ltd. provides different projects and placements for the graduates in United Kingdom. The company was founded on June 27, 2019 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 01/07/2019 |
Pearson Education, Inc.
Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pearson Education, Inc. publishes educational and professional books. Its brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2019 |
Digital Boost | Chairman | 01/03/2020 |
Art Discovery Ltd.
Art Discovery Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Art Discovery Ltd. provides online art gallery services. It provides online access to paintings from artists, galleries, museums, and collections worldwide. The company was founded by James Aylett, Will Doward, Becky Fishman, Mark norman Francis, Brian Fulkerson, Paul Holberton, Spencer David Hyman, Priscilla, Paul Pod, Chris Ryan and Chris Thorpe in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Raspberry Pi Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Raspberry Pi Foundation provides educational services. It offers Raspberry Pi, a credit card-size computer that can function like a basic personal computer when plugged into a monitor and keyboard. The company was founded by Eben Upton, Rob Mullins, Jack Lang, Alan Mycroft, David JohnBraben, and Pete Lomas in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/12/2012 |
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Training of Sherry Coutu
University of British Columbia | Undergraduate Degree |
London School of Economics & Political Science | Graduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 3 |
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PEARSON PLC | Consumer Services |
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE PLC | Technology Services |
RM PLC | Technology Services |
Private companies | 30 |
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Jarvis Plc
Jarvis Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Jarvis Plc provided safety products and support services within the rail, plant, freight and facilities management sectors. The firm operations are carried through its subsidiaries Jarvis Rail Ltd., Fastline Ltd., Fastline Freight and Jarvis Accommodation Services. The company was incorporated in 1988 and was headquartered in York, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Pearson Education, Inc.
Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pearson Education, Inc. publishes educational and professional books. Its brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ. | Consumer Services |
Internet Securities, Inc.
Internet Securities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Internet Securities (trading as ISI Emerging Markets) provides online information of emerging markets. The firm aggregates and produces content including news articles, financial statements, company information, industry analyses, equity quotes, macroeconomic statistics, and market information from various publications. Internet Securities was founded in 1994 and acquired by Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC in 1999. | Commercial Services |
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Prince's Trust operates as a non-profit charity to help people and start up businesses. The firm addresses youth unemployment by giving practical and financial support to the young people who need it most. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Health Services |
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Cambridge University Press engages in the publication of books, newspapers, magazines, and journals. It focuses on providing learning and research solutions. The company was founded in 1534 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte | Commercial Services |
Nesta Investment Management LLP
Nesta Investment Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Nesta Investment Management LLP. (NESTA Investments) subsidiary of Nesta formerly NESTA, is a venture capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in London city United Kingdom. | Finance |
Sensiia Ltd.
Sensiia Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Sensiia Ltd. develops consumer telemedicine solutions. Its flagship product, DuoFertility is a stick-on sensor and handheld reader device that tracks specific biometrics like temperature to help women conceive. The firms services combine wearable monitoring that continuously tracks multiple elements of physiological measurement, scientific and medically based data analytics and specialist advisers to provide personalized, positive health outcomes in areas that affect including fertility, sleep disturbance and pain. The company was founded by Shamus Louis Godfrey Husheer, David Naumann, Oriane Elisabeth Chausiaux, Lydia Ferguson, Chafic Ayoub and Scott Robert Mackie in 2006 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Technology |
The Library House Ltd.
The Library House Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Library House Ltd. provides online products, bespoke research services, comprehensive reports, and stimulating senior-level events. It serves the investor community, corporations, professional services firms, academia, public policy-makers and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. The company was founded by Douglas M. Richard and David Gammon in 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK. | Technology Services |
The National Archives | Government |
L.E.K Consulting (International) Ltd.
L.E.K Consulting (International) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LEK Consulting International Ltd. provides consulting services in a variety of industries. The firm serves aerospace, construction, energy, environment, government, healthcare, media, retail, communications, transportation and tourism. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of University of Cambridge, Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations (OCR) is a leading UK awarding body that provides qualifications for learners of all ages at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. The private company is based in Cambridge, UK. OCR offers a range of qualifications including business, English, and history for learners of all ages at school, college, and work. The British company was founded in 1998. Janet Morris has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Commercial Services |
London Stock Exchange Plc
London Stock Exchange Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance London Stock Exchange Plc, operates as a stock exchange. It offers capital market, trading, information, derivatives, studio, regulatory, enhanced, connectivity, telephone network, reference and historical data, historic price, corporate action, trade data, valuation data, broker ranking, matching and reconciliation. The company was founded in 1571 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Accenture (UK) Ltd.
Accenture (UK) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Accenture (UK) Ltd. provides strategy, consulting, outsourcing, and technology services. The company was founded on May 8, 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Interactive Investor Ltd.
Interactive Investor Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Interactive Investor Ltd. engages in the provision of investment products and services. It offers shares, investment trusts, bonds & gilts, exchange traded products, foreign exchange and spread betting products. The company was founded by Lyndon James Gaborit and Tomás William Carruthers on May 2, 2003 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Art Discovery Ltd.
Art Discovery Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Art Discovery Ltd. provides online art gallery services. It provides online access to paintings from artists, galleries, museums, and collections worldwide. The company was founded by James Aylett, Will Doward, Becky Fishman, Mark norman Francis, Brian Fulkerson, Paul Holberton, Spencer David Hyman, Priscilla, Paul Pod, Chris Ryan and Chris Thorpe in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Raspberry Pi Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Raspberry Pi Foundation provides educational services. It offers Raspberry Pi, a credit card-size computer that can function like a basic personal computer when plugged into a monitor and keyboard. The company was founded by Eben Upton, Rob Mullins, Jack Lang, Alan Mycroft, David JohnBraben, and Pete Lomas in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Cambridge Assessment
Cambridge Assessment Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cambridge Assessment is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in international education and assessment. With 160 years of experience, it operates and manages Cambridge University's three exam boards and has the largest research capability of its kind. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, UK, and offers qualifications that are valued and recognized by universities, employers, governments, immigration authorities, professional bodies, and education providers worldwide. The British company offers research-based admissions tests that connect universities, governments, and employers to applicants from around the world. It provides a fair measure of skills, helping organizations make accurate decisions when selecting applicants with the potential to succeed. Research is at the heart of all their qualifications and programs, and they provide professional development to the assessment community. | Commercial Services |
Nesta
Nesta Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nesta is an organization that focuses on achieving their 10-year strategy to change the world for good. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company keeps up with the latest news and announcements from their missions, projects, and specialist enterprises. The discovery team scans for emerging trends, promising technologies, and interventions. Nesta embeds strategic foresight at the heart of their organization and brings bold ideas to life. The company was founded in 1998, and Ravi Gurumurthy has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Commercial Services |
Founders4schools
Founders4schools Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founders4schools (F4S) is a charity that provides careers education to young people aged 5 to 25. F4S is based in London, UK. The organization offers a free platform that allows educators to arrange role model encounters in the classroom or virtually, as well as career inspiration events for young people and educators to attend live or on-demand. F4S aims to improve the employment prospects of young people by connecting them with volunteer role models from the business world. The organization encourages businesses to offer work experience or become corporate partners to inspire young people. | Commercial Services |
Scaleup Institute | |
Silicon Valley Comes To The Uk | |
Raspberry Pi Ltd.
Raspberry Pi Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Raspberry Pi Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, UK. The British company's mission is to make computing accessible and affordable for everyone, from industries to individuals. The company produces inexpensive, small computers for home, industry, education, and more. Raspberry Pi is a charity that aims to empower young people to reach their full potential through the use of computing and digital technologies. | Technology Services |
Workfinder Ltd.
Workfinder Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Workfinder Ltd. provides different projects and placements for the graduates in United Kingdom. The company was founded on June 27, 2019 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Reinvent Technology Partners
Reinvent Technology Partners Financial ConglomeratesFinance Reinvent Technology Partners is a blank check company, which is established for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The firm intends to focus its search for a target business operating in the consumer Internet, mobile gaming, or broader technology sectors. The company was founded by Reid Hoffman, Mark Jonathan Pincus, and Michael Neal Thompson, Jr. on July 3, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Digital Boost | |
Digital Boost Upskilling Ltd.
Digital Boost Upskilling Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Digital Boost Upskilling Ltd. is a British company that offers a free technology platform for small business mentoring. The company is based in London, UK. The platform connects users with experts in various fields such as strategy, marketing, and finance. The company's smart mentoring platform helps reduce manual effort, improve matches, and track impact. The company was founded in 2020 by Sherry Leigh Coutu. The CEO is Karen Licurse. | Commercial Services |
ZPG Ltd.
ZPG Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ZPG Ltd. engages in the provision of residential property data and software solutions. It operates through the Property and Comparison segment. The Property segment offers advertising and data services to estate agents and developers. The Comparison segment includes gas, electricity, mobile, and communications businesses. The company was founded by Alexander Edward Chesterman on April 22, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
New Energy Finance Ltd.
New Energy Finance Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services New Energy Finance Ltd. provides subscription-based news, data, research information, and analysis to investors, corporations, and governments in clean energy, low carbon technologies, and the carbon markets. The company is based in London, UK. New Energy Finance was acquired by Bloomberg LP on December 10, 2009. | Technology Services |
PeerIndex Ltd.
PeerIndex Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services PeerIndex Ltd. provides social media analytics based on footprints from use of major social media services. It delivers social insights and segmentation to brands. The company was founded by Azeem Javaid Azhar, Ditlev Schwanenflugel and William John Emmott in 2009 and is headquartered in Brighton, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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