Home About us About us Our vision is for every teacher and learner to have access to intelligent tools that help them succeed. Learn more Watch our video Our story CENTURY has been developed by an award-winning team of experienced teachers, neuroscientists and technologists. Together, we have combined the latest research in learning science, artificial intelligence and neuroscience to ensure CENTURY is underpinned by evidence-based scientific and pedagogical techniques. We are proud to work with partners to bring high-quality education to all children around the world. Join our team Learn about our Global Partnerships Programme Meet the team Priya Lakhani OBE Founder CEO Barrister and entrepreneur, Priya founded CENTURY in 2013 after being struck by underachievement rates in schools. A frequent keynote speaker and media commentator, Priya is also a co-founder of The Institute for Ethical AI in Education. Gareth Parker Chief Technical Officer Gareth leads our team of software engineers and data scientists. He works closely with our teachers, neuroscientists and product team to develop new features and makes sure they are built to a high standard. Rahul Bakrania Chief Financial Officer Rahul oversees Finance at CENTURY. He has years of experience working in top financial roles across various industries and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Tom Thacker Chief Operating Officer & Chief Education Officer With a background as a school leader in both the UK and abroad, Tom brings years of hands-on educational experience to CENTURY. Passionate about innovation in learning, he ensures the educational integrity of our product while overseeing seamless operations to drive excellence. Fergus Hamilton Chief Customer Success & Strategy Officer Formerly at BCG and UN World Food Programme, Fergus is responsible for implementation and account management across all CENTURY schools and clients. He also leads company strategy. Charles Wood Chief Revenue Officer Charles oversees growth and revenue at CENTURY, working closely with a wide range of educational institutions and partners across 70+ countries. He regularly speaks about AI, EdTech and assessments at education conferences. Alice Little Chief of Staff & Head of Neuroscience Employee number 2 at CENTURY, Alice knows the business and the product like no other. She brings her background in neuroscience to the role and works closely with all CENTURY teams and external partners to bring maximum impact to learners and teachers. Ruben Canhoto Director of Design Ruben is responsible for designing the look of CENTURY. He works closely with schools, teachers and our neuroscientists to ensure the platform doesn’t just look great but is engaging for students and easy to use. Dan Kador-Davies International Schools Manager (Middle East) With extensive experience as an Education Consultant based in the United Arab Emirates, having previously worked for companies such as Tes and Pearson, Dan looks after our international schools in the Middle East. Deborah McKenzie International Schools Manager (Asia & Oceania) Deborah looks after schools across Asia and Oceania. Having worked in schools for over 10 years, she has deep understanding of their needs and challenges, and how CENTURY can be used to address them. Matthew Friend UK Partnership Manager (South) Matt helps schools and colleges across the South of England to implement new and innovative digital practices. His previous work experience includes schools, education charities and edtech providers, giving him a full appreciation of the education sector. Learn more about us View all News & Blog Crafting Quality Content: Humans, AI, and the Pursuit of Trust at CENTURY As AI-generated content reshapes education, CENTURY remains committed to trust, accuracy and human expertise. From meticulous quality checks to learner feedback loops, discover how CENTURY ensures every “nugget” of content supports genuine understanding and lasting progress. Learn more News & Blog CENTURY featured in The Observer The Observer recently featured CENTURY’s pilot in Liverpool primary schools, showing how AI-powered personalised learning boosted pupil progress, saved teachers hours of planning, and supported every child’s needs. Learn more News & Blog The Science Behind CENTURY In this blog post, Tom Thacker, Chief Education Officer at CENTURY, refers to Prof. Dr. Carl Hendrick's recently published guide into the science behind learning. Tom summarises the science behind learning and explains how and where this has been applied to CENTURY. Learn more News & Blog CENTURY launches new AI feature to transform personalised homework We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Smart Assignments feature, designed to save teachers’ time and improve student learning through personalised, adaptive homework that can be set in minutes. Learn more Award-winning company Our vision is for every teacher and learner to have access to intelligent tools that help them succeed. Watch our video CENTURY has been developed by an award-winning team of experienced teachers, neuroscientists and technologists. Together, we have combined the latest research in learning science, artificial intelligence and neuroscience to ensure CENTURY is underpinned by evidence-based scientific and pedagogical techniques. We are proud to work with partners to bring high-quality education to all children around the world. Learn about our Global Partnerships Programme Priya Lakhani OBE Founder CEO Barrister and entrepreneur, Priya founded CENTURY in 2013 after being struck by underachievement rates in schools. A frequent keynote speaker and media commentator, Priya is also a co-founder of The Institute for Ethical AI in Education. Priya Lakhani OBE Barrister and entrepreneur, Priya founded CENTURY in 2013 after being struck by underachievement rates in schools. A frequent keynote speaker and media commentator, Priya is also a co-founder of The Institute for Ethical AI in Education. Gareth Parker Chief Technical Officer Gareth leads our team of software engineers and data scientists. He works closely with our teachers, neuroscientists and product team to develop new features and makes sure they are built to a high standard. Chief Technical Officer Gareth leads our team of software engineers and data scientists. He works closely with our teachers, neuroscientists and product team to develop new features and makes sure they are built to a high standard. Rahul Bakrania Chief Financial Officer Rahul oversees Finance at CENTURY. He has years of experience working in top financial roles across various industries and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Chief Financial Officer Rahul oversees Finance at CENTURY. He has years of experience working in top financial roles across various industries and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Tom Thacker Chief Operating Officer & Chief Education Officer With a background as a school leader in both the UK and abroad, Tom brings years of hands-on educational experience to CENTURY. Passionate about innovation in learning, he ensures the educational integrity of our product while overseeing seamless operations to drive excellence. Chief Operating Officer & Chief Education Officer With a background as a school leader in both the UK and abroad, Tom brings years of hands-on educational experience to CENTURY. Passionate about innovation in learning, he ensures the educational integrity of our product while overseeing seamless operations to drive excellence. Fergus Hamilton Chief Customer Success & Strategy Officer Formerly at BCG and UN World Food Programme, Fergus is responsible for implementation and account management across all CENTURY schools and clients. He also leads company strategy. Fergus Hamilton Chief Customer Success & Strategy Officer Formerly at BCG and UN World Food Programme, Fergus is responsible for implementation and account management across all CENTURY schools and clients. He also leads company strategy. Charles Wood Chief Revenue Officer Charles oversees growth and revenue at CENTURY, working closely with a wide range of educational institutions and partners across 70+ countries. He regularly speaks about AI, EdTech and assessments at education conferences. Chief Revenue Officer Charles oversees growth and revenue at CENTURY, working closely with a wide range of educational institutions and partners across 70+ countries. He regularly speaks about AI, EdTech and assessments at education conferences. Alice Little Chief of Staff & Head of Neuroscience Employee number 2 at CENTURY, Alice knows the business and the product like no other. She brings her background in neuroscience to the role and works closely with all CENTURY teams and external partners to bring maximum impact to learners and teachers. Chief of Staff & Head of Neuroscience

Employee number 2 at CENTURY, Alice knows the business and the product like no other. She brings her background in neuroscience to the role and works closely with all CENTURY teams and external partners to bring maximum impact to learners and teachers. Ruben Canhoto Director of Design Ruben is responsible for designing the look of CENTURY. He works closely with schools, teachers and our neuroscientists to ensure the platform doesn’t just look great but is engaging for students and easy to use. Director of Design Ruben is responsible for designing the look of CENTURY. He works closely with schools, teachers and our neuroscientists to ensure the platform doesn’t just look great but is engaging for students and easy to use. Dan Kador-Davies International Schools Manager (Middle East) With extensive experience as an Education Consultant based in the United Arab Emirates, having previously worked for companies such as Tes and Pearson, Dan looks after our international schools in the Middle East. Dan Kador-Davies International Schools Manager (Middle East) With extensive experience as an Education Consultant based in the United Arab Emirates, having previously worked for companies such as Tes and Pearson, Dan looks after our international schools in the Middle East. Deborah McKenzie International Schools Manager (Asia & Oceania) Deborah looks after schools across Asia and Oceania. Having worked in schools for over 10 years, she has deep understanding of their needs and challenges, and how CENTURY can be used to address them. Deborah McKenzie International Schools Manager (Asia & Oceania) Deborah looks after schools across Asia and Oceania. Having worked in schools for over 10 years, she has deep understanding of their needs and challenges, and how CENTURY can be used to address them. Matthew Friend UK Partnership Manager (South) Matt helps schools and colleges across the South of England to implement new and innovative digital practices. His previous work experience includes schools, education charities and edtech providers, giving him a full appreciation of the education sector. UK Partnership Manager (South) Matt helps schools and colleges across the South of England to implement new and innovative digital practices. His previous work experience includes schools, education charities and edtech providers, giving him a full appreciation of the education sector. Learn more about us Crafting Quality Content: Humans, AI, and the Pursuit of Trust at CENTURY As AI-generated content reshapes education, CENTURY remains committed to trust, accuracy and human expertise. From meticulous quality checks to learner feedback loops, discover how CENTURY ensures every “nugget” of content supports genuine understanding and lasting progress. CENTURY featured in The Observer The Observer recently featured CENTURY’s pilot in Liverpool primary schools, showing how AI-powered personalised learning boosted pupil progress, saved teachers hours of planning, and supported every child’s needs. The Science Behind CENTURY In this blog post, Tom Thacker, Chief Education Officer at CENTURY, refers to Prof. Dr. Carl Hendrick's recently published guide into the science behind learning. Tom summarises the science behind learning and explains how and where this has been applied to CENTURY. CENTURY launches new AI feature to transform personalised homework We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Smart Assignments feature, designed to save teachers’ time and improve student learning through personalised, adaptive homework that can be set in minutes. Award-winning company