Caroline Wright is the Director General of BESA, the UK’s national trade association for educational products and services. Representing over 400 member companies, BESA ensures rigorous standards are met to give schools confidence in what they’re buying. Caroline also leads EdTech Exchange, Europe’s largest network for EdTech founders.

Before joining BESA in 2012, Caroline held senior communications roles across multiple UK government departments, including the DfE, Ofsted, and the Cabinet Office. She has also co-chaired the Department for Education's EdTech Leadership Group.