Cambridge Assessment, UK. Francesca Woodward has joined Cambridge Assessment English as the new Chief Executive. Fran joined the organisation nearly two years ago as Director of Cambridge English’s Global Network, leading a large team across multiple offices worldwide and working closely with Cambridge University Press. She is currently in charge of a strategic review of existing and future technology at parent organisation Cambridge Assessment. Before joining Cambridge English, Fran had a 16-year career at Pearson, where she worked in a variety of commercial leadership roles across the company’s products and regions. Fran has a BA in Business from Staffordshire University and a Post Graduate Diploma from Manchester Metropolitan University.