Dame Wendy Pye

Dame Wendy Pye is the CEO of Wendy Pye Publishing, a premier educational publisher specializing in early literacy. Her flagship brand, Sunshine Books, has sold over 300 million copies worldwide. The company boasts a catalog of over 2,000 titles supported by extensive digital resources, including online programs with 900 e-books and pre-loaded tablets for the Asian market.

The company has maintained a dominant global presence, achieving leading market shares in the USA, UK, and Canada. Notably, it has expanded into China through strategic partnerships with major firms like NetEase.

Dame Wendy is a highly decorated figure in business and education. Her accolades include:

• Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and an MBE for services to literacy.

• Induction into the Business Hall of Fame (the first living woman so honored).

• Recognition by Forbes Asia as one of the region’s most powerful women in business.

• An Honorary Doctorate in Education from Massey University.

Driven by a passion for global literacy, Dame Wendy continues to develop print and digital resources for children and English Language Learners, ensuring effective educational tools are accessible in both English and native languages.