David Kedwards

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Biography

Mr. David Kedwards serves as Executive Chairman at Wall Street English. He served as Chief Executive Officer at Wall Street English. He also serves as General Manager at Wall Street English China. Mr. David Kedwards became CEO of Wall Street English when the company was purchased by Pearson Longman LLC in August 2010. He started his career at the company as the Operations Director for the company's China operations in May 2001 and became the General Manager in China in August 2001. He also serves as an Impact Partner at Fresco Capital. Wall Street English China experienced tremendous growth under David's guidance. He expanded the company's presence in several key markets including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen and oversaw the opening of over 45 learning centers in nine years. Prior to joining the company, he worked as the UK Operations Director for KinderCare Learning Centres, the largest private childcare operator in the world. In that role, he was responsible for planning and implementing the start-up of KinderCare's UK business. He was also a founder and General Manager of Bright Horizons Day Nurseries in the UK. He has worked in business development roles for Marriott Hotels, TRW (in the aerospace industry), and Marsh Mclennan (in the insurance industry). He received his MBA from the University of Bradford and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics and Economics from the University of Lancaster, both in the UK. He also holds a Diploma in Marketing Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, also in the UK.