Dr Christopher McCormick is an international education specialist with over 30 years of experience in developing global competence. He helps professionals build trust, cultural sensitivity, and skills for intercultural communication.

Christopher has designed and delivered training solutions with a global dimension for clients across a range of sectors.

As a lifelong explorer and the spouse of a diplomat, Christopher shares his passion for discovery as a facilitator and coach to encourage curiosity. 

Christopher grew up in Texas, then later studied and worked in New Orleans, Paris, Monterrey, Austin, Boston, Shanghai, London, Zug, Lucerne, Colombo, Phnom Penh, Beijing, and Bangkok. He obtained a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin, and he has served over 25 years in executive roles for EF Education First and as an adjunct faculty member of Hult Ashridge Executive Education. He is currently Chief Academic Officer of EF Corporate Learning, focusing on innovation in learning design and technology for large scale language instruction. He also holds a Certificate and Diploma in Coaching from the University of Cambridge, where he taught on the coaching qualifications.

Christopher is based in Bangkok and London. 

With over 20 years of experience in HR, talent, and organizational development, Anna is passionate about creating and executing strategies that align human capital with business goals and initiatives. As the Learning HR Ops Sr. Director at PepsiCo, she is responsible for the whole learning LATAM operation, including engagement, design, delivery, and admin support, as well as basic talent management processes.

Anna’s main focus is on digitization of learning and creating an exceptional learning experience via usage of multiple integrated platforms, video gaming, and virtual simulators. She is also leading a comprehensive learning transformation to create new capabilities and support the achievement of the business overall strategy. Additionally, she is a coach, trainer, and human development facilitator with a strong academic background in psychology and HR MBA. She has worked in different countries, leveraging from cultural differences, and leading successfully international and local teams with substantial organizational impact.

Anna is based in Mexico.