Carl Hixson

Carl Hixson is an accomplishedtechnology leader with a distinguished career spanning strategic planning,platform development, software engineering, data analytics, content management,EdTech, and digital media. With a reputation for driving digital transformationand pioneering the integration of emerging technologies, he has consistentlydelivered impactful solutions that shape the future of technology-drivenindustries.

Throughout his career, Carl hasheld pivotal technology leadership roles at renowned organizations such as SRMGMedia, Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill Education, and HBO. He has beeninstrumental in crafting technology strategies that elevate organizationalcapabilities, overseeing the development of industry-defining platforms,including HBO MAX and the Pearson Custom Library.

As an innovative thought leader, Carlcombines technical expertise with strategic vision, creating environments whereteams excel, and technology aligns seamlessly with business goals. Known forinspiring high-performance, cross-functional teams, he fosters a culture ofcollaboration, agility, and continuous growth, maximizing the potential oftechnology to drive profitability and progress.

As a member of the New Leaders team Carl will be responsible for leading andgrowing our engineering organization, building our EdTech ecosystem, andestablishing a vision and roadmap for how technology will be developed to powereducation.