International Programs at Florida State University has named Ed Holroyd Pearce as the new director of the FSU London Study Centre.
Pearce, who has more than 20 years of international leadership experience in higher and international education, begins the role Monday, April 20.
“We are excited to welcome Ed to FSU London,” said Louisa Blenman, executive director of International Programs. “His extensive experience in international education and his commitment to expanding global opportunities for students make him an outstanding fit to lead the centre into its next chapter.”
Pearce will lead FSU London’s efforts in strategic planning, program development and academic oversight. He will work closely with faculty and staff to enhance student experiences, expand partnerships and develop academic programs, providing high quality learning opportunities for students studying abroad at FSU London.
“FSU has clear momentum in study abroad and international collaboration, and I’m excited to work with colleagues to build on that success — delivering an even stronger experience for students and faculty, and reinforcing the university’s global standing,” Pearce said.
Christina Carroll, associate director of International Programs, served as interim director of FSU London since 2024 after former director Kathleen Paul’s retirement. According to Blenman, her work was critical for a successful director’s search and FSU London’s sustained excellence. Carroll will continue to provide guidance and support to FSU London.
Pearce brings more than two decades of experience in international education to the role. He is the co-founder of several successful study abroad companies, including CRCC Asia and Virtual Internship Partners. From 2012 to 2018, he served as director of Transforma Travel Group, which offers educational tours worldwide. Pearce has served as chief product officer at Learning Unleashed since 2024, where he develops edtech products designed to enhance schools’ ability to facilitate meaningful exchange experiences.
Throughout his career, Pearce has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to expanding access to international education. Founded in 2006, CRCC Asia pairs students with award-winning global internship programs in places like Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Berlin. As the company’s co-founder and director, Pearce managed study abroad operations, facilitating placements for thousands of students and developing more than 60 partnerships with universities and government programs around the globe.
Pearce also co-founded Virtual Internship Partners in 2018 to connect educators and employers worldwide to provide access to guaranteed internship opportunities. At both Virtual Internship Partners and Learning Unleashed, Pearce expanded global internship opportunities and led the development of educational technology platforms.
Across these roles, he has helped lead global programs serving more than 20,000 students.
“Having worked across global education, partnerships and program development, I’ve seen what it takes to make international experiences truly effective,” Pearce said. “I’m looking forward to applying those insights at FSU London — enhancing academic quality, strengthening partnerships and ensuring students get the most out of their time abroad.”
Pearce holds an MBA with distinction from Bayes Business School at City, University of London and an MSc in international management (merit) from SOAS, University of London. He also earned an MA in East Asian studies from the University of Cambridge.
FSU London gives students the chance to live and learn in the heart of London’s vibrant Bloomsbury district. Within walking distance of landmarks like the British Museum, the Houses of Parliament and the West End Theatre District, the centre blends history with modern amenities, including housing, classrooms, computer labs, a library and 24/7 staff support and security.
For more information about the FSU London Study Centre, visit the International Programs website at international.fsu.edu. To learn more about FSU’s global footprint, visit the FSU Global website at global.fsu.edu.