Jerry Jarvis joined Edexcel in 2000, and has driven a programme of innovation and fundamental change, giving Edexcel a leading position in the modernisation of the examination system. He believes passionately in the provision of the best support that can be given to learners, and the special role that Awarding Bodies play in the setting and value of standards.

His background is in the quality, IT and service sectors with organisations including Thorn-EMI and BAe Systems. As Change Director with BAe, he pioneered a radical approach to customer service excellence winning the Management Today Best UK Company Award.