Carl Hixson

Carl Hixson is an accomplished technology 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 transformation and pioneering the integration of emerging technologies, he has consistently delivered impactful solutions that shape the future of technology-driven industries.

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Throughout his career, Carl has held pivotal technology leadership roles at renowned organizations such as SRMG Media, Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill Education, and HBO. He has been instrumental in crafting technology strategies that elevate organizational capabilities, overseeing the development of industry-defining platforms, including HBO MAX and the Pearson Custom Library.

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As an innovative thought leader, Carl combines technical expertise with strategic vision, creating environments where teams excel, and technology aligns seamlessly with business goals. Known for inspiring high-performance, cross-functional teams, he fosters a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous growth, maximizing the potential of technology to drive profitability and progress.

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

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