Pearson, Global. Siddharth Parnerkar has been recently appointed as an international sales director to lead the Workforce Skills VQ business across Europe (outside UK), India hub, MENAT, Greater China and APAC regions. Pearson Workforce Skills has exciting opportunities and ambitions to significantly grow their global business for vocational qualifications and services. Siddharth joins Pearson after 16+ years with Vodafone Group, having handled senior level positions in Business development, Strategy, B2B Sales and Operations in Oman and India. His new role will be based in Mumbai, India and he will be a part of the Pearson India Leadership Team. Siddharth said of his new role: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Pearson Workforce Skills at a crucial stage in the company’s growth phase.  As businesses evolve and plan for talent needs, upskilling and reskilling employees will play a very crucial role and become an integral part of any organisation in the future.”