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Greg is the Chief Executive of GL Assessment, the UK’s leading provider of diagnostic and formative assessment for schools and a growing presence in schools worldwide. Recognising that technology is a driver for educational change, GL Assessment has pioneered a powerful digital assessment system, which has delivered over 7 million online tests across the globe. It continues to innovate with adaptive testing and tablet-based assessments. Greg has been involved in the education sector since 1998, having spent his early career in marketing and IT in the oil industry. Prior to GL Assessment, Greg was the Chief Executive of OCR, the UK public examinations and qualifications division of Cambridge Assessment. He then led Bell, a leading, internationally recognised provider of English language learning and teaching, particularly to children of school age from around the world.
Position in the VCSift Database
- • 21 investors hold the Chief Executive role in VCSift. Greg Watson is one of them.
- • 141 investors are based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
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- Stages
- seed
- Location
- Cambridge, UK
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