Louise Macquet is a senior data and technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving education data systems, governance frameworks, and institutional reform across Africa, the Caribbean, and globally. She has led large-scale programmes with Microsoft, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the OECS Commission, delivering $12M+ in data and AI-enabled initiatives and scaling UNICEF’s Learning Passport from 500k to 2.6M users in 23 countries.
Key Achievements
Finalized and secured ministerial endorsement of the OECS Open Data Standard, harmonizing governance and interoperability across Member States.
Designed and implemented national data standards and governance frameworks for Ministries of Education in Jamaica, Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.
Directed Microsoft’s Education Data & Cloud Programme across EMEA, influencing governments and international partners (World Bank, USAID, GPE) on EMIS modernization and digital public infrastructure.
Recognized globally for advancing responsible AI in education, turning complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders and fostering equitable learning outcomes.More...