Bethlam Forsa

Bethlam Forsa is chief executive officer of Savvas Learning Company, a global next-generation learning solutions leader. A dynamic and visionary leader whose career in education and publishing spans over two decades, Bethlam is committed to the idea that a quality education has the power to shape lives, inspire new ways of thinking, and build better communities. With an innovation mindset and a focus on technology’s potential to personalize teaching and learning experiences, she is a recognized trailblazer and changemaker. Prior to Savvas, Bethlam held leadership positions at two major education publishing companies and the global professional services and consulting firm Accenture. One of a few women at the helm of a major learning-solutions company, Bethlam has guided Savvas to take an industry-leading position with its award-winning, high-quality instructional materials, state-of-the-art assessment tools, and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions. Bethlam has received the ASU+GSV Power of Women Award, which recognizes extraordinary female leaders for achieving successful outcomes for companies at scale in the learning technology sector. The organization also recognized her with its Innovators of Color Award for her role in making a “true impact in education” through innovations in learning and skills. Bethlam has been honored by the Bank Street College of Education for her work in supporting educators with learning solutions that improve student outcomes. In addition, she received the SIIA CODiE Award for Most Influential Thought Leader in Ed Tech, as well as the Female Thought Leader of the Year Award by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.