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With over 25 years of experience leading, scaling, and advising investor-backed education companies across the Americas, MENA, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. I’ve built a reputation as a trusted operator, strategist, and dealmaker in the global K–12 sector. I specialize in creating and expanding multi-site school platforms that deliver both high academic outcomes and strong financial performance. As a former founding CEO and board-level advisor, I’ve led greenfield launches, turnarounds, M&A transactions, and strategic partnerships in some of the world’s most dynamic education markets. My work spans international, national curriculum, and bilingual schools—with deep expertise in aligning pedagogy, operations, finance, real estate, and governance to accelerate platform growth. What sets me apart is my ability to move seamlessly between classroom innovation and boardroom execution. I bring a rare blend of operational depth, global insight, and commercial rigor—making me a valuable partner to investors and education operators seeking to scale with both purpose and performance. Whether advising family offices, private equity funds, or school groups, my focus remains constant: Build with purpose. Scale with discipline. Deliver with trust.