OET Leadership
Jaime Cortes, Chief Executive Officer
A transformational leader with strong commercial and business acumen, Jaime brings 25 years of experience from companies in the Pearson portfolio in strategic execution, operational management and business transformation in the global education sector.
Jaime has held senior commercial, operational and transformation positions in the United Kingdom and Australia and led international teams for over a decade. He has worked across assessment, qualifications and content publishing, and has led large-scale educational projects in Latin America and the Middle East.
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Sarah Leslie, Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Leslie leads OET’s financial operations. She is a highly accomplished CFO with a demonstrated history of driving financial success and operational excellence.
With extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation, Sarah has played a pivotal role in steering organisations towards sustainable growth and profitability. She holds a strong track record in optimising financial performance and implementing robust internal controls.
With her strategic mindset and keen financial acumen, Sarah is dedicated to driving financial strategies that support the long-term success of OET.

CBLA Board

Francesca Woodward
Chair, CBLA Board
Managing Director English, Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Appointed: June 2018

Paul Colbert
Chair, CBLA Major Programs Committee
Managing Director, English Language Teaching – Commercial, Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Appointed: August 2021

Sarah-Jane Thurman
Chair, CBLA Audit and Risk Committee
Financial Director, Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Appointed: February 2024

Allen Blewitt
CBLA Audit & Risk Committee
Independent board member
Appointed: August 2012

Grant Radford
CBLA Board Member
CEO & MD, Box Hill Institute
Appointed: July 2022
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Desmond Powell
CBLA Director & Audit and Risk Committee member
Director in Ports Victoria & Barwon Water
Appointed: July 2024