Omar Abbosh, CEO, Pearson; Director, Zuora

After a 31-year stint at Accenture, Omar Abbosh eventually found himself at the helm of the educational courseware and services provider, Pearson. But his journey upward wasn’t as simple as stepping on the next rung. He shares how he found his footing with strength from his family—despite the life-changing personal challenges and rigorous professional hardships that threatened to impede his goals.

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