Paul Muir is Chief Strategy and Partnership Officer at Surpass Assessment where he is responsible for the strategic direction, innovation, and partnership strategy. Paul has worked in the assessment industry for over 20 years, in roles delivering education reform projects across the world, to transformational roles at Awarding Bodies and Regulators in the UK. Prior to joining Surpass Assessment, Paul spent 7 years at the British Council. Paul has a passion for enhancing access to education using technology, especially in parts of the world where this is not always the 'easy' path and where innovative ways of working can be rewarded. A regular conference speaker, webinar panellist and blog writer, Paul has served on the EAA board since 2021 and is also a member of the ATP Security Committee.